Doubts remain as to the legality of the operation launched by the whimsical billionaire. This Friday, an American federal court referred to the courts of the state of Pennsylvania the million dollar lottery launched by Elon Musk rewarding daily an American voter in a key state.
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VideoElon Musk offers $1 million every day to a voter who signs his petition
The operation, contested in court by the prosecutor's office in Philadelphia, the main city of this northeastern state which requested its suspension, continues. A 14th check for one million dollars was given on Friday to a voter in Michigan (north), according to “America PAC”, Elon Musk's political organization which campaigns for Donald Trump.
Wednesday evening, on the eve of a hearing in a Philadelphia court, Elon Musk's lawyers requested that the case be sent to federal justice, arguing that the facts with which he is accused relate to federal electoral issues. After considering the arguments of both parties, a federal judge in Philadelphia ruled in favor of the prosecution and sent the case back to the state courts.
To participate in the drawing, you must be a registered voter in one of the seven pivotal states where the presidential election on November 5 will be played, and sign a conservative petition in favor of freedom of expression and the right to bear arms.
The Philadelphia prosecutor, Larry Krasner, initiated civil action on October 28 to obtain a halt in particular in order to “protect the population from public nuisances and unfair commercial practices, including illegal lotteries”.
The US Department of Justice has already reminded the billionaire's team that it is illegal to offer a valuable reward to a citizen to vote or register to vote, and outgoing President Joe Biden has called the “totally inappropriate” initiative. The ministry did not mention legal action, but specified the penalties provided for in the event of violation of the law in this area, namely fines or even prison.
