Last mentioned: Mar 4, 2026
Musk Testifies
Elon Musk takes the stand in San Francisco to defend against shareholder manipulation claims.
Deal Closes
After a legal battle in Delaware, Musk completes the acquisition and takes Twitter private.
'On Hold' Tweet
Musk tweets the deal is 'temporarily on hold' pending bot count verification, causing stock to plunge.
Acquisition Agreement
Twitter accepts Musk's offer to buy the company for $44 billion ($54.20 per share).
Stake Disclosure
Musk reveals a 9.2% stake in Twitter, though he passed the 5% threshold in mid-March.
Elon Musk has taken the stand in a significant shareholder lawsuit alleging he intentionally deflated Twitter's stock price to gain leverage during his 2022 acquisition. The case examines whether Musk's public skepticism regarding bot accounts and delayed disclosures constituted illegal market manipulation or protected speech.
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