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Philadelphia DA Sues Elon Musk's America PAC Over Alleged Illegal $1 Million Voter Lottery

Oct 28, 2024, 03:08 PM

On Monday, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit seeking to halt Elon Musk's pro-Trump political action committee (PAC), America PAC, from awarding $1 million daily to registered voters in swing states, including Pennsylvania. Krasner alleges that the daily giveaways constitute an 'illegal lottery scheme' and may violate federal and state laws concerning election integrity and consumer protection. The America PAC, controlled by Musk, has been conducting the $1 million daily sweepstakes targeting registered voters who sign a petition supporting constitutional protections for free speech and the right to bear arms. The Justice Department had previously sent a letter warning that the lottery-style contest might be unlawful. Krasner is requesting an immediate injunction to stop the giveaways before the upcoming presidential election on November 5.