Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
A bipartisan elections panel found that billionaire Elon Musk likely violated Wisconsin’s election bribery law when he handed out $1 million checks to voters during the state’s Supreme Court election last year.
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8 sourcesWisconsin Commission Finds Musk Likely Broke Law in Handing Out Checks to Voters
Elon Musk Could Soon Be in Big Trouble Over His Phony Election Lottery
Wisconsin Elections Commission Refers Elon Musk for Criminal Prosecution over His $1 Million Check “Giveaways”
Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
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18 sourcesElon Musk Faces a Felony Threat in Wisconsin Over His $1 Million Voter Giveaway. It Comes With the Potential of Jail Time
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5 sourcesMusk likely broke the law when he promised voters payouts, Wisconsin board concludes
Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts, Wisconsin board says
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2 articlesWisconsin panel finds Elon Musk’s $1m state supreme court voter giveaway was likely illegal
Elon Musk Could Still Face Criminal Charges for Trying to Bribe Voters in Wisconsin
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