The Securities and Exchange Commission intends to seek sanctions against Elon Musk over his failure to appear for testimony in an investigation related to his takeover of Twitter, now called X, the regulator said in a court filing Friday.

Earlier this year, a federal judge ordered Musk to testify as part of the SEC’s probe of the billionaire’s $44 billion acquisition. The agency is examining whether Musk followed the law when disclosing his purchases of Twitter stock and whether his statements in relation to the deal were misleading.

  • @ChonkyOwlbear
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    Lock him up for contempt of court until he testifies.

    • @Jackcooper
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      I would literally be shocked if they enforced a rule that everyone else has to follow on a celebrity billionaire

      • @ChonkyOwlbear
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        It is not unusual in alimony or child support cases for someone who refuses to pay what they owe to be locked up for contempt. It is a way of compelling obedience to the law in civil cases.

        • Capt. Wolf
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          346 months ago

          Take away his money AND put him in jail.

      • @[email protected]
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        So what should be the fine? 100 billion? Even with that less he would still be one of the richest persons

          • @[email protected]
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            Yeah, people don’t really understand that the ultra rich don’t have a 10+ figure checking account. Most of that money isn’t very liquid.

            • @[email protected]
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              66 months ago

              You mean he doesn’t have a Scrooge McDuck style room filled with dollar bills that he goes swimming in?

  • @cheese_greater
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    946 months ago

    How hard would it be for the judge to “have him fetched”?

    Would be epic and the tantrum would be hilarious

  • Flying Squid
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    796 months ago

    Just like Trump- even when it looks like there will be consequences, there will be no consequences.

  • @lepinkainen
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    746 months ago

    Take a page out of the EU handbook, fine him 5% of global Twitter revenue per infraction.

  • nkat2112
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    Space Karen should see jail time for contempt of court.

  • @Brkdncr
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    386 months ago

    Ground his planes.

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      That’s the FAA. The SEC could halt Trading in Tesla, spaceX and other musk companies while they investigate irregularities.

      • @NotMyOldRedditName
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        Taking action against unrelated companies isn’t typically allowed.

        The SECs quarrel is with Elon and Twitter and has nothing to do with his other companies.

        However, much like his 420 tweet where they were able to have him resign as chair of Tesla, they could probably do something with sanctions that target him specifically, like disallow him from being on the board of a public company.

        But that’s about as direct of an impact as they could have on the other companies.

  • @[email protected]
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    346 months ago

    He’s above the law until they can hold him accountable for his actions. They either need to admit that he is- or prove he isn’t.

    • @Pilferjinx
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      76 months ago

      Can the US revoke his citizenship and deport his ass back to SA?

  • Bilb!
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    06 months ago

    Not showing up? I hope he’s okay. 😟

    Wow, talk about a genius! His innovations are truly changing the world. I’m so grateful for his vision and drive to make the impossible possible. He’s a real inspiration to us all! Thanks for everything, Elon!