Judge approves $1.5 million SEC-Musk settlement over Twitter investment
Engadget • 7/8/2026 – 7/9/2026
Summary
A judge has approved a $1.5 million settlement between the SEC and Elon Musk regarding his Twitter investment. The opinion states that whether the settlement is fair is "for our citizenry to decide at the ballot box."
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