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Musk's $1 Million Giveaway Allowed Despite Legal Challenges

A Philadelphia court allows Elon Musk to proceed with his $1 million giveaway to US voters, despite accusations of violating lottery laws. The judge ruled it wasn't a lottery, as winners were handpicked based on their stories, not randomly.

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How were the winners of Elon Musk's giveaway selected?: The winners were chosen based on their personal stories and signed a contract with America PAC, including a confidentiality agreement. They knew they would be called on stage but weren't aware of the monetary prize.
Has Elon Musk's PAC used financial incentives in the past?: Musk's America PAC has previously offered financial incentives, including paying people $100 to refer registered voters and sign the petition. This is not the first time such practices have raised concerns.
What accusations were made against Elon Musk regarding his giveaway?: The Philadelphia District Attorney, Larry Krasner, accused Musk of violating Pennsylvania lottery laws, but the judge disagreed, stating there was no "lottery fraud" because it wasn't a lottery in the traditional sense.
What was the outcome of the legal challenge to Elon Musk's giveaway?: A Philadelphia court ruled that Elon Musk's plan to give away $1 million to US voters is not a lottery, as winners were selected based on their personal stories, not randomly.
What investigations are currently underway concerning Elon Musk's giveaway?: The giveaway is under investigation by both the Pennsylvania District Attorney's office and the US Department of Justice, which is looking into whether the "lottery" violates national election law. This involves concerns about incentivizing voting or voter registration.

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