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Musk ordered to attend court over US voter cash giveaways

Elon Musk has been ordered to attend a court hearing on Thursday, days after the billionaire was sued by prosecutors in Philadelphia over his $1m giveaways to voters, CNN reports.

The Donald Trump supporter has, through his political group America PAC, been offering cash prizes to registered voters in swing states who sign a petition.

US officials suggest this may break electoral law – something Musk denies. Philadelphia District Attorney Lawrence Krasner said Musk “must be stopped, immediately, before the upcoming presidential election”.

CNN reports that Musk has filed a “motion of removal” to move the matter from the state’s hands to a federal judge, which could delay matters.

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