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Political Maneuver? Elon Musk Denied $55 Billion Tesla Pay Package, Trump Faces $83 Million Verdict for Defamation
Citizen Watch Report ^

Posted on 01/31/2024 12:40:10 PM PST by davikkm

In a seemingly orchestrated legal drama, a New York jury orders former President Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for alleged defamation. The verdict, including $65 million in punitive damages, $11 million for reputational harm, and an additional $7.3 million, raises questions about the political undertones.

Simultaneously, a Delaware judge rules Elon Musk is not entitled to a groundbreaking $55 billion Tesla pay package. The decision follows a shareholder lawsuit accusing Musk and company directors of breaching duties, leading to corporate waste and unjust enrichment. The timing of these legal battles suggests potential political maneuvers at play, adding layers to the complex intersection of law, politics, and high-profile figures.

(Excerpt) Read more at citizenwatchreport.com ...


TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: elon; elonmusk; tesla; trump

1 posted on 01/31/2024 12:40:10 PM PST by davikkm
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To: davikkm

Reardon Steel, more or less.


2 posted on 01/31/2024 12:42:54 PM PST by blackdog ((Z28.310) Be careful what you say about our leaders. Your refrigerator )
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To: davikkm

No wonder Tesla is being outsold by the Chinese


3 posted on 01/31/2024 12:51:43 PM PST by NWFree (Sigma male 🤪)
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To: blackdog

Pretty much.


4 posted on 01/31/2024 12:59:49 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear ("Equity" = "All animals are equal. Some animals are more equal than others.")
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To: davikkm

Raise your hand if you think Trump is going to pay even a dime. 🙄


5 posted on 01/31/2024 1:00:27 PM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: davikkm

if the rules specified in the contract have been followed then there’s no reason to withhold any payouts.

the courts have no place injecting politics into contracts


6 posted on 01/31/2024 1:15:49 PM PST by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: davikkm

Talk about bleeding money am I the only one that sees how stupid that is? Oh well too bad for battery humpers pay up more than it’s worth to support this crap


7 posted on 01/31/2024 1:28:35 PM PST by NWFree (Sigma male 🤪)
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