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Philadelphia DA Challenges Elon Musk's America PAC $1 Million Voter Giveaway as Illegal Lottery

Nov 4, 2024, 05:12 PM

Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day voter giveaway is facing legal challenges in Pennsylvania. A federal judge ruled that the prosecution against the giveaways must return to a Philadelphia court. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner argues that the giveaways constitute an illegal lottery and is seeking to stop them ahead of the U.S. presidential election on November 5. Musk's lawyers, including Chris Gober, contend that the winners are not chosen at random but are selected based on their suitability to serve as spokespeople for Musk's pro-Trump political action committee, America PAC. Gober stated that there is "no prize to be won" and that winners are paid to be spokespersons. Musk did not attend the court hearing on November 4. The legal battle centers on whether the giveaways to registered voters in swing states violate state laws regarding lotteries and sweepstakes. The judge is weighing whether to halt the contest.