Judge doesn't like Elon Musk settlement with SEC, but says court can't block it

Ars Technica
By Jon BrodkinJul 9, 2026, 3:10 pm121 pts
A federal judge reluctantly approved a $1.5 million settlement between Elon Musk and the Trump administration despite raising numerous concerns about a deal that lets Musk get off lightly for a rule violation that allegedly harmed Twitter investors. In an order approving the deal, US District Judge Sparkle…

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