Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his America PAC, seeking to stop their $1 million sweepstakes for registered voters. The suit alleges that the contest constitutes an illegal lottery to influence the presidential election. The lawsuit claims Musk's offer is designed to solicit personal information and a political pledge from voters in swing states in exchange for a potential monetary prize. The U.S. Department of Justice warned America PAC of potential federal election law violations. A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia.
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00:00It's Benzinga bringing Wall Street to Main Street.
00:02Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk and his
00:07America PAC seeking to stop their $1 million sweepstakes for registered voters.
00:11The suit alleges that the contest constitutes an illegal lottery aimed at influencing the
00:16presidential election. The lawsuit claims Musk's offer is designed to solicit personal information
00:21and a political pledge from voters in swing states in exchange for a potential monetary prize.
00:26The U.S. Department of Justice previously warned America PAC of potential federal election law
00:31violations. A preliminary injunction hearing is scheduled for Friday in Philadelphia.
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