The #Trump #DOJ agreed to let #ElonMusk pay one penny on the dollar in a civil penalty to the govt. https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/05/trump-sec-lets-musk-settle-150-million-twitter-lawsuit-for-1-5-millionWhy? Because Musk is indigent?The penalty is for failing to disclose that he bought a 9% share of Twitter, a enabling him to buy more shares at artificially low prices. Musk was convicted by a jury of violating #SEC mandatory disclosure rules in January 2025. What's the next step? Pull a #MichaelFlynn? Sue the govt for malicious prosecution, and find that a willing DOJ will settle with him for $1+ million?https://apnews.com/article/trump-michael-flynn-russia-justice-department-7b1d493300b5336900cb508c855fd59d#USLaw #USPol #USPolitics
