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News · 5 May 2026

Elon Musk gets $1.5m penalty for Twitter deal

Elon Musk gets $1.5m penalty for Twitter deal

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A $1.5 million financial penalty has been officially set as the result of a legal settlement, which is now concluded. Elon Musk must pay this specific financial obligation, directly concerning his involvement in the purchase of Twitter. The legal action, which has now been settled, specifically involved a lawsuit brought by the SEC.

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