Musk tells jury 'people read too much' into his posts
The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.
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The billionaire is accused of misleading investors in the run-up to his 2022 Twitter purchase.
Elon Musk told a California jury that investors misinterpreted his social media posts, which were literal and not intended to influence the market during his 2022 Twitter purchase.
Elon Musk defended himself against claims of misleading investors by stating that his social media posts were 'extremely literal' and not intended to manipulate markets during his 2022 Twitter acquisition.
Elon Musk testified that investors misinterpreted his social media posts, asserting they were 'extremely literal' and not aimed at reducing the price of his 2022 Twitter purchase.
Elon Musk is accused of misleading investors during his 2022 Twitter acquisition, with claims that his social media posts were misinterpreted.
Elon Musk is accused of misleading investors during his 2022 Twitter acquisition, with claims that his social media posts were misinterpreted.
Elon Musk is accused of misleading investors during his 2022 Twitter acquisition, with claims that his social media posts were misinterpreted.
Elon Musk defended himself against claims of misleading investors by stating that his social media posts were literal and not intended to manipulate markets during his 2022 Twitter acquisition.
Elon Musk stated that investors overanalyzed his social media posts, which were intended to be straightforward and not to manipulate the market during his 2022 Twitter acquisition.
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