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Meet ‘Big Alex’: The Brazilian Judge Taking on Bolsonaro, Trump, and Musk in a High-Stakes Legal Arena

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SAO PAULO, Brazil — In a courtroom filled with tension and anticipation, Judge Alexandre de Moraes, known as “Big Alex,” has emerged as a pivotal figure in Brazilian politics. This Brazilian Supreme Court judge has gained international attention for his role in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, as well as for challenging prominent figures such as former President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk. Alexandre de Moraes started his career in public service as a prosecutor, later progressing to roles that included attorney general and public security secretary of São Paulo. His extensive … Read more

Tesla Seeks to Overturn $243 Million Verdict Linked to Fatal Autopilot Crash, Claims Jury Misled by Musk References

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MIAMI — Tesla is challenging a significant legal ruling following a federal court jury’s decision to award $243 million to the family of a victim in a deadly crash involving one of its vehicles equipped with the Autopilot system. The fatal incident occurred when a Tesla, driven by a 22-year-old man distracted by his cellphone, struck and killed Naibel Benavides as she was stargazing in Florida. In a filing submitted in Miami, Tesla’s legal team contends that the jury was misled during the trial due to improper references to company CEO Elon Musk. The jury … Read more

Elon Musk Fights Back Against SEC Lawsuit, Claims ‘No Harm’ in Late Twitter Investment Disclosure

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San Francisco, Calif. — Elon Musk is moving to dismiss a lawsuit filed by U.S. regulators who contend he improperly delayed disclosing an increase in his stake in Twitter, which he later acquired outright and rebranded as X. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) claims Musk failed to announce his expanded holdings within the mandated timeframe. In its January complaint, the SEC alleges that Musk had accrued more than 5% of Twitter before he officially disclosed his investment, a delay that purportedly saved him approximately $150 million by allowing him to buy shares at … Read more

Elon Musk Faces Legal Heat Over Alleged $1 Million-a-Day Election Lottery Scheme, Judge Allows Lawsuit to Proceed

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AUSTIN, Texas — A federal judge has ruled that Tesla CEO Elon Musk must face allegations stemming from a lawsuit claiming he operated an unlawful election giveaway during the 2024 presidential campaign. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman, allows the case brought by Arizona resident Jacqueline McAferty to proceed in court. McAferty’s lawsuit asserts that Musk, along with his political action committee, America PAC, deceived voters in seven critical battleground states by falsely presenting an opportunity to win large cash prizes as part of a lottery. According to court documents, participants were … Read more