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A Pennsylvania judge has ruled that Elon Musk&#8217;s political action committee, America PAC, can continue its controversial initiative of awarding $1 million to voters in swing states. 



The decision comes just hours after a court hearing on the matter, with the program set to conclude on Election Day.



The lawsuit, filed by Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner, argued that the giveaway constituted an &#8220;illegal lottery.&#8221; 



Krasner contended that Musk&#8217;s initiative misled voters into believing they were participating in a random drawing for registered voters who supported the First and Second Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. 







However, a lawyer for Musk revealed that recipients of the funds were not chosen randomly, as many had assumed, but rather pre-selected by the PAC.



Chris Gober, the attorney representing America PAC, stated during the hearing that the final recipient of the $1 million giveaway had already been determined. 



Reports indicate that a voter from Michigan will receive the last award. The day prior, the PAC announced that a man named Joshua from Arizona had won the latest sum.



Following Musk&#8217;s announcement of the giveaway, concerns arose regarding potential violations of election laws, which prohibit compensating individuals for registering to vote. 



The U.S. Justice Department had previously warned America PAC about possible legal repercussions, prompting Krasner&#8217;s office to take action.



Despite the controversy, Musk has actively campaigned for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in key swing states, including Pennsylvania, where polls show a tight race against Democratic challenger Kamala Harris. 



A lawyer from Krasner&#8217;s office characterized Gober&#8217;s court statements as a &#8220;complete admission of liability,&#8221; suggesting that the PAC&#8217;s actions might have legal consequences.



During the hearing, prosecutors presented a video of Musk asserting that winners would be expected to serve as spokespeople for America PAC.







 Chris Young, the PAC&#8217;s director, clarified in court that recipients undergo a screening process to ensure their values align with the group’s goals. 



Additionally, those selected are required to sign non-disclosure agreements that prevent them from publicly discussing the details of their contracts.

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Elon Musk Can Continue $1 Million Voter Giveaway, Judge Rules

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