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Elon Musk Sued for Alleged $7.5 Billion Insider Trading in Tesla Shares

Lawsuit claims Musk sold shares before underwhelming production data was released, netting $3 billion in profits.

  • Tesla shareholder Michael Perry filed the lawsuit in Delaware Chancery Court.
  • Perry alleges Musk used non-public information to sell shares in November and December 2022.
  • The lawsuit demands Musk return the profits made from these trades.
  • Tesla's stock dropped significantly after the production data was made public in January 2023.
  • Musk is also dealing with other legal and regulatory challenges, including a voided $56 billion pay package.
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