A judge in Philadelphia has denied District Attorney Larry Krasner’s request to halt the $1 million giveaway program organized by billionaire Elon Musk and America PAC, despite accusations of running an illegal lottery. The program is set to conclude on Election Day, November 5th, and Krasner had filed a civil lawsuit alleging violations of state consumer protection laws and creating a public nuisance.
The denial came after a hearing on November 4th, where Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Judge Angelo Foglietta ruled against Krasner’s request. Musk had previously attempted to move the case to federal court, but it was sent back to state court by a federal judge. The hearing was scheduled promptly by Foglietta, who deemed the case not moot as the program was still ongoing.
Despite these legal proceedings, Musk was not present in the courtroom during the hearing at Philadelphia City Hall. The situation remains fluid, and updates will be provided as the story develops.
