Elon Musk's million-dollar plan is not illegal! Pennsylvania judge dismisses charges before the election.

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Despite previous warnings from US authorities that the million-dollar project organized by the America PAC, funded by Musk, may violate the Federal Election Law, the initiative faced charges from the Philadelphia prosecutor last week for "illegal underground lottery" activities. However, just before the US election, a Pennsylvania district court dismissed the Philadelphia prosecutor's complaint and ruled that the cash giveaway project can proceed.

Philadelphia Prosecutors Claim "Illegal Underground Lottery," Pennsylvania Judge Rejects Philadelphia Prosecutors' Appeal

Earlier, Elon Musk's cash giveaway plan faced a lawsuit from Philadelphia prosecutor Larry Krasner, who accused Musk of running an "illegal underground lottery" under the "Federal Campaign Law." However, just before the U.S. election, Pennsylvania Judge Angelo Foglietta rejected Philadelphia prosecutors' appeal against Musk, without providing a reason for the rejection.

Prosecutor Krasner filed a complaint last week, alleging that the plan used a million-dollar prize to entice voters to provide personal information while making political statements. Krasner believed the activity to be a "scam," involving privacy issues, and potentially misleading voters.

Whether Musk or Taylor Swift, Fraud Will be Dealt With

Krasner emphasized that he had previously filed lawsuits against the Democratic Party and even disclosed that he owned a Tesla, indirectly indicating that he had no bias against Musk personally. He also humorously mentioned that if Taylor Swift were to conduct such an activity, he would also file a complaint, suggesting that this lawsuit was not solely targeted at Musk himself. He made it clear that all similar behaviors would be treated equally and fairly. The court ruling has not been made public yet, and further developments are awaited.

Musk's Lawyers Counter, Activity Not Based on "Luck" to Win Prizes

Musk's lawyer, Chris Gober, explained at the hearing that the activity was not a random draw but based on conditions, therefore not considered an "underground lottery." Gober stated that the winners were selected based on their suitability to become spokespersons for the American Political Action Committee (PAC), including whether their personal stories were persuasive, their image as spokespersons, and whether they aligned with the values of the campaign. It was not a random draw at all.

Each Winner Must Sign an Employment Contract, Meeting Performance Standards Required

Chris Young, the financial manager responsible for the PAC, stated that winners must sign contracts to market PAC activities. Each prize was considered as the participants' "compensation," requiring a certain number of referrals to be completed and aligning with the values promoted by the cash giveaway plan. Young mentioned that he was puzzled when he heard Musk say at a rally that the prizes would be "randomly chosen," indicating a possible internal communication inconsistency.

Elon Musk Cash Giveaway Plan! Before the U.S. presidential election, $1 million is given away to a lucky voter every day