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Musk urges judge to review Twitter verdict, questions jury's integrity

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A lawyer for Elon Musk asked a federal judge to review a jury verdict that found him liable for defrauding Twitter investors in his acquisition of the company, arguing jurors improperly used the verdict to 'send a message.' The motion seeks to overturn or reduce the verdict and is likely to trigger appeals and further litigation, creating reputational and legal risk for Musk and potential knock-on effects for his investments and companies.

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A lawyer for Elon Musk asked a federal judge to review a jury verdict that found him liable for defrauding Twitter investors in his acquisition of the company, arguing jurors improperly used the verdict to 'send a message.' The motion seeks to overturn or reduce the verdict and is likely to trigger appeals and further litigation, creating reputational and legal risk for Musk and potential knock-on effects for his investments and companies.

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