Elon Musk doesn’t show at Philadelphia court hearing over $1M voter lottery
Attorneys for Krasner said they would contest that recommendation.
“We will proceed to federal court and we will address the issues there, and seek to have the matter remanded back to the state court. After all, this is a case that involves state law issues and I’ll leave it at that,” said attorney John Summers.
Musk, who has campaigned with former President Donald Trump, has donated tens of millions of dollars to America PAC, a super PAC formed this summer to support the Republican candidate.
The lottery award goes to signers of a petition asking voters to support free speech and the right to bear arms. According to the super PAC’s website, at least 12 people have received $1 million awards, including four from Pennsylvania.
“The Philadelphia District Attorney is charged with protecting the public from public nuisances and unfair trade practices, including illegal lotteries. The DA is also charged with protecting the public from interference with the integrity of elections,” Krasner said in a statement after the civil suit was announced.
Days before Krasner filed the suit, the Justice Department sent a letter to the super PAC warning that it may be violating federal laws about paying voters.
This is a developing story and will be updated.