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Philadelphia Prosecutor Sues To Stop Elon Musk’s $1 Million Sweepstakes for Voters

Mr. Musk briefly halted his lottery system after the Justice Department informed him he may be breaking the law, though he has since restarted the giveaway.

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The Philadelphia district attorney, Larry Krasner, speaks during a news conference at Philadelphia, January 31, 2022. AP/Matt Rourke
MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

The Democratic district attorney of Philadelphia, Larry Krasner, is suing billionaire Elon Musk to stop the tech entrepreneur’s lottery giving $1 million to random voters across swing states who sign his pledge to support conservative causes and register to vote. The Justice Department has already informed Mr. Musk that he may be breaking the law. 

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MATTHEW RICE
MATTHEW RICE

Mr. Rice, based in the nation's capital, covers current events in politics.

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