Showdown Over Million-Dollar Giveaway: Court Orders Elon Musk and Parties to Philadelphia

A Philadelphia court has summoned all involved, including Elon Musk, for a hearing concerning a lawsuit against America PAC. The suit claims Musk's PAC, supporting Donald Trump, offers an illegal $1 million lottery to voters in battleground states. This could potentially break federal election laws.

A Philadelphia judge has ordered Elon Musk, along with other involved parties, to appear in court this Thursday over a contentious lawsuit. The legal action targets Musk's political action committee, America PAC, which plans to award $1 million to registered voters in key battleground states as the upcoming U.S. election approaches.

The lawsuit, initiated by the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, labels this initiative as an 'illegal lottery.' It accuses the PAC, which supports Republican figure Donald Trump, of luring Pennsylvania voters into sharing personal data. According to the court's directive, all parties must attend the rescheduled hearing.

Elon Musk's representatives and the America PAC have yet to provide comments on this legal development. The lawsuit arises amidst a sharply competitive race between Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. Federal law experts are split regarding the legality of the giveaway, while the Justice Department has cautioned that it might contravene federal statutes.

(With inputs from agencies.)