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Musk Sued Over Giveaway Fraud

A class-action lawsuit alleges fraud in Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day giveaway, claiming winners were pre-selected and personal data was collected.

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Elon MuskJacqueline McafertyDonald TrumpKamala HarrisLarry Krasner

What broader implications does this lawsuit highlight?: The lawsuit highlights the intersection of political campaigning, social media marketing, and legal challenges related to sweepstakes and lotteries. It raises questions about the ethical implications of using such giveaways to further political agendas and collect voter data.
Who filed the lawsuit and what damages are being sought?: The lawsuit, filed by Arizona resident Jacqueline McAferty, claims that Musk and America Pac falsely induced voters to sign the petition with promises of a random selection process, which was not the case. The complaint seeks at least $5 million in damages for all who participated.
What is the main claim of the class-action lawsuit against Elon Musk?: Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day giveaway, promoted as a random drawing for voters who signed his petition, is now the subject of a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that the winners were pre-selected, not chosen randomly, and that Musk and his organization profited from the giveaway.
What other allegations are made in the lawsuit besides the false lottery?: Besides the allegation of a false lottery, McAferty's lawsuit alleges that Musk's organization profited from the giveaway by driving traffic to Musk's X social media platform and collecting personal information from participants. This information could potentially be used for marketing purposes or even sold.
How did Musk's attorney contradict Musk's public statements about the giveaway?: Musk's attorney admitted in court that the giveaway winners were chosen to be spokespeople for the group, contradicting Musk's public statements about the randomness of the selection. A Philadelphia judge denied a request to end the giveaway, but the giveaway has concluded.

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