Would the Federal Government Prosecute Elon Musk for His $1 Million Lottery? Don’t Hold Your Breath

Monday, October 28, 2024

Jerry Goldfeder was quoted in a PolitiFact article discussing whether the Federal Election Commission or the Justice Department would prosecute Elon Musk for his $1 million daily lottery for registered voters in battleground states who sign his petition advocating for free speech and the Second Amendment. The Federal Election Commission “can review whether there is a civil or criminal violation,” said Jerry. "Such a matter usually takes months and months, starting with an internal decision to open the matter, and then presenting Musk with an opportunity to respond." He added, “deciding whether to launch a Justice Department prosecution is a slow process.”

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