Comment on SEC accuses Elon Musk of securities violation in new suit

SEC accuses Elon Musk of securities violation in new suit

STR/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe Securities and Exchange Commission has filed suit against Elon Musk.The new suit alleges Musk violated securities law related to his purchase of Twitter shares.It's not the first time the Tesla leader has gone toe-to-toe with the SEC.The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed suit against Elon Musk, alleging he violated securities law related to his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, according to a federal docket.The complaint alleges Musk "failed to timely file with the SEC a beneficial ownership report" disclosing his purchase of Twitter shares before he announced his ownership of the company."As a result, Musk was able to continue purchasing shares at artificially low prices, allowing him to underpay by at least $150 million for shares he purchased after his beneficial ownership report was due," the complaint reads.Musk's attorney, Alex Spiro, told Business Insider in an email that Musk "has done nothing wrong.""Today's action is an admission by the SEC that they cannot bring an actual case — because Mr.

 

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