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Elon Musk (2018): The SEC filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York alleging securities fraud related to Musk's August 7, 2018 tweet stating he had 'funding secured' to take Tesla private at $420 per share. Case settled with Musk paying $20 million penalty and agreeing to have Tesla tweets pre-approved.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"September-October 2018","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - court record","url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&type=r","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":91,"text":"In 2018, the U.S. Air Force investigated Musk after he smoked marijuana on Joe Rogan's podcast, as this potentially affected his security clearance. The Air Force confirmed Musk retained his clearance.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"September-November 2018","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1297,"text":"Tesla Inc. files quarterly (10-Q) and annual (10-K) reports with the SEC, disclosing executive compensation, stock transactions, and material business information as required for public companies","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"Ongoing since 2010 IPO","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":85,"text":"As CEO of Tesla Inc., Musk is required to file SEC Forms 4 disclosing stock transactions, typically within two business days of trades. These filings are publicly accessible through SEC EDGAR database.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"Ongoing since 2010","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1299,"text":"SpaceX holds contracts with NASA and the Department of Defense, disclosed through federal procurement databases (FPDS) and NASA contract announcements","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"Ongoing since 2006","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":92,"text":"Tesla's annual proxy statements (DEF 14A filings) disclose Musk's compensation, related-party transactions, and corporate governance matters as required by SEC regulations.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"Ongoing annually","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1306,"text":"The exact value of classified SpaceX defense contracts is not publicly disclosed due to national security classification, though contract awards are sometimes announced","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"Ongoing","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1305,"text":"SpaceX environmental permits and FAA launch licenses are matters of public record, including the Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"Ongoing","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1302,"text":"Form 4 filings with the SEC document Musk's stock transactions in Tesla, including his acquisition and sales of shares","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"Ongoing","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1280,"text":"Musk files Form 4 statements with SEC documenting stock transactions as an officer and director of Tesla","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"Ongoing","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":66,"text":"Musk is listed as a reporting person on Tesla SEC filings including Forms 4 (Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership), reflecting stock sales and transactions as CEO and significant shareholder.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"ongoing","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":102,"text":"SEC contempt proceedings (2019): The SEC sought to hold Musk in contempt for allegedly violating the 2018 settlement agreement with an unauthorized tweet about Tesla production. Court ordered parties to resolve dispute; resulted in stricter guidelines on Musk's social media use.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"February-April 2019","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - court record","url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&type=r","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1295,"text":"SpaceX's total federal contract value likely exceeds $10 billion across all agencies based on cumulative awards","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"As of 2024","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - federal contracts site:usaspending.gov","url":"https://www.usaspending.gov/search/?hash=eyJmaWx0ZXJzIjp7ImtleXdvcmQiOiJFbG9uIE11c2sifX0","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":48909,"text":"Musk's xAI signed an agreement with the Pentagon in February 2026 allowing its Grok AI model to be used in classified military systems for sensitive intelligence analysis, weapons development, and battlefield operations. xAI agreed to an 'all lawful use' standard rejected by rival Anthropic.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2026-02-24","source":{"title":"Pentagon, Musk's xAI reach agreement to use Grok in classified systems: Report","url":"https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/pentagon-musk-s-xai-reach-agreement-to-use-grok-in-classified-systems-report/3838508","publication":"Anadolu Agency"}},{"id":48901,"text":"Forbes estimates Musk's net worth at $726.3 billion as of December 31, 2025, making him the wealthiest person in history. A Delaware Supreme Court ruling in December 2025 that restored his previously voided 2018 Tesla stock options—worth approximately $139 billion—added significantly to his fortune.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2025-12-31","source":{"title":"Elon Musk's Net Worth Ends 2025 At $726 Billion—More Valuable Than Belgium, Oracle, More","url":"https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/12/31/elon-musks-net-worth-ends-2025-at-726-billion-more-valuable-than-belgium-oracle-more/","publication":"Forbes"}},{"id":2592,"text":"MUSK, ELON of AUSTIN, TX (employer: SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP., occupation: CEO) made a campaign contribution of $473.2K to AMERICA PAC on 2025-12-31. 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Musk served as a 'Special Government Employee' for roughly four months, departing in late May 2025. He described the role as 'not as effective as I'd like' upon leaving. DOGE was formally dissolved in November 2025 and its functions transferred to the Office of Personnel Management.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2025-02-01","source":{"title":"How Elon Musk's mission to cut government spending fell flat","url":"https://news.sky.com/story/how-elon-musks-mission-to-cut-government-spending-fell-flat-13377293","publication":"Sky News"}},{"id":48904,"text":"Musk spent at least $250–$288 million on the 2024 US election cycle, making him the largest political donor of the cycle. He contributed $239 million to his America PAC backing Trump and $20.5 million to the RBG PAC, with additional sums to MAHA Alliance PAC and other Republican candidates.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2024-12-06","source":{"title":"Musk spent at least $250M to help elect Trump, filings show","url":"https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/5026691-elon-musk-donates-trump-campaign/","publication":"The Hill"}},{"id":73,"text":"Musk publicly endorsed Donald Trump for president in July 2024","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2024-07-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - FEC donations","url":"https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?contributor_name=Elon%20Musk","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":11462,"text":"Private defense contractors operate under fundamentally different congressional oversight expectations than publicly-traded competitors due to the absence of SEC disclosure obligations that typically trigger transparency pressure and testimony requests","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2024-06-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - 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SpaceX's mission statement explicitly frames interplanetary colonisation as an existential risk mitigation strategy. This represents a qualitatively different form of preparedness — planetary-scale rather than personal-scale.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2023-01-01","source":null},{"id":10868,"text":"The temporal correlation between Starshield program announcement (December 2022) and Musk's documented testimony avoidance pattern suggests security classification requirements, not political strategy, may be the primary driver of reduced congressional engagement","confidence":"inferential","dateOccurred":"2022-2024","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - parliamentary record","url":"https://www.congress.gov/search?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22Elon%20Musk%22%7D","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":9448,"text":"Musk's testimony avoidance pattern (2022-2024) coincides precisely with SpaceX's documented transition from primarily NASA civilian contracts to classified NRO satellite operations, representing the most significant shift in the company's government relationship since founding","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2022-2024","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - 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Court ruled in Musk's favor in April 2022.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2022-04-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - court record","url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&type=r","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1303,"text":"Musk's November 2022 acquisition of Twitter (now X) involved SEC Schedule 13D filings disclosing his stake accumulation","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2022-04-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1278,"text":"Musk filed Schedule 13G with SEC on March 14, 2022 disclosing 9.2% stake in Twitter, later amended to Schedule 13D on April 4, 2022","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2022-04-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":94,"text":"Musk's Twitter/X acquisition in October 2022 required SEC Schedule 13D filings disclosing his accumulation of Twitter shares, which revealed a delayed filing that triggered SEC scrutiny.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2022-04-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":64,"text":"In April 2022, Musk filed a Schedule 13D with the SEC disclosing he had acquired approximately 9.2% of Twitter's outstanding shares, making him the largest shareholder at that time.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2022-04-04","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1285,"text":"FEC records show Musk made contributions to Republican candidates and committees in the 2022 midterm election cycle","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2021-2022","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - FEC donations","url":"https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?contributor_name=Elon%20Musk","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1281,"text":"In November-December 2021, Musk sold approximately $16 billion worth of Tesla shares, disclosed through SEC Form 4 filings","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2021-11 to 2021-12","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":67,"text":"In November 2021, Musk disclosed via SEC Form 4 filings the sale of approximately $16 billion worth of Tesla shares, following a Twitter poll he conducted asking followers if he should sell 10% of his stake.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2021-11-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":69874,"text":"The NRO's classified $1.8B Starshield contract (2021) was reported by multiple news organizations citing unnamed officials and leaked briefings, not through any USASpending or public contract database, consistent with use of procurement methods designed to evade disclosure.","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2021-06-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - FEC donations","url":"https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?contributor_name=Elon%20Musk","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":48902,"text":"SpaceX holds approximately $22 billion in US government contracts, of which roughly $15 billion derives from NASA. Under a classified $1.8 billion contract signed in 2021 with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), SpaceX's Starshield business unit is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites for low-Earth orbit surveillance.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2021-06-15","source":{"title":"Exclusive: SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency","url":"https://www.reuters.com/technology/spacex-building-spy-satellite-network-us-intelligence-agency-sources-say-2024-03-16/","publication":"Reuters"}},{"id":80,"text":"SpaceX received a $2.89 billion contract from NASA for the Human Landing System (Starship) for the Artemis lunar program","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2021-04-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - federal contracts site:usaspending.gov","url":"https://www.usaspending.gov/search/?hash=eyJmaWx0ZXJzIjp7ImtleXdvcmQiOiJFbG9uIE11c2sifX0","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":89,"text":"SpaceX holds classified contracts with the Department of Defense and intelligence agencies, including the National Reconnaissance Office. Contract existence is publicly acknowledged though details are classified.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2020-present","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - government disclosure","url":"https://lda.senate.gov/filings/public/filing/search/?registrant=Elon%20Musk&registrant_country=&registrant_ppb_country=&client=Elon%20Musk&client_country=&client_ppb_country=&client_state=","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":84,"text":"Tesla vehicles have been purchased by various federal agencies including GSA Fleet, documented as relatively small procurement contracts compared to SpaceX awards","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2020-ongoing","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - federal contracts site:usaspending.gov","url":"https://www.usaspending.gov/search/?hash=eyJmaWx0ZXJzIjp7ImtleXdvcmQiOiJFbG9uIE11c2sifX0","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":82,"text":"SpaceX has been awarded multiple Department of Defense and U.S. Space Force launch service contracts through the National Security Space Launch program","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2020-ongoing","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - federal contracts site:usaspending.gov","url":"https://www.usaspending.gov/search/?hash=eyJmaWx0ZXJzIjp7ImtleXdvcmQiOiJFbG9uIE11c2sifX0","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":6336,"text":"Musk's documented pattern of declining congressional testimony invitations (2022-2024) occurred after SpaceX achieved major defense contractor status, suggesting the avoidance pattern may have intensified post-2020","confidence":"inferential","dateOccurred":"2020-2024","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - parliamentary record","url":"https://www.congress.gov/search?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22Elon%20Musk%22%7D","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":10864,"text":"SpaceX's certification for National Security Space Launch Phase 2 in 2020 marked its formal recognition as a major defense contractor, creating specific Senate Armed Services Committee oversight obligations that did not exist during its earlier NASA-only contracting period","confidence":"secondary","dateOccurred":"2020-06-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - parliamentary record","url":"https://www.congress.gov/search?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22Elon%20Musk%22%7D","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1277,"text":"SEC filed contempt motion against Musk in February 2019 alleging he violated settlement by tweeting Tesla production numbers without pre-approval","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2019-02-25","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1312,"text":"SEC sought to hold Musk in contempt in 2019 for violating the 2018 settlement agreement with an allegedly non-pre-approved tweet about Tesla production numbers.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2019-02-15","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - court record","url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&type=r","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":101,"text":"Tornetta v. Musk (Delaware Chancery Court): Shareholder lawsuit challenging Musk's 2018 Tesla compensation package worth approximately $55 billion. In January 2024, Chancellor McCormick ruled the compensation package was invalid due to breach of fiduciary duty and lack of fair process.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-2024","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - court record","url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&type=r","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1324,"text":"Congressional records include SEC-related discussions regarding Musk's 2018 'funding secured' tweet and subsequent settlement","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-2019","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - parliamentary record","url":"https://www.congress.gov/search?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22Elon%20Musk%22%7D","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":109,"text":"U.S. Congressional hearings have referenced SEC settlements with Musk regarding his 2018 'funding secured' tweets about taking Tesla private","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-2019","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - parliamentary record","url":"https://www.congress.gov/search?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22Elon%20Musk%22%7D","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":99,"text":"Unsworth v. Musk: British cave diver Vernon Unsworth sued Musk for defamation after Musk called him 'pedo guy' on Twitter in 2018. A federal jury in Los Angeles found in favor of Musk in December 2019.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-2019","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - court record","url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&type=r","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1282,"text":"Musk has repeatedly criticized the SEC publicly, including calling the agency the 'Shortseller Enrichment Commission' on Twitter","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-10-04","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":48911,"text":"In 2018, the SEC sued Musk for securities fraud over his 'funding secured' tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 per share. He settled by paying a $20 million civil fine, stepping down as Tesla chairman for three years, and agreeing to pre-approval of certain tweets. A federal judge later deemed the tweet 'false and misleading,' and shareholders won a jury verdict on that basis.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-09-29","source":{"title":"Elon Musk Settles SEC Fraud Charges; Tesla Charged With and Resolves Securities Law Charge","url":"https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-226","publication":"U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission"}},{"id":1276,"text":"Settlement required Tesla to appoint two independent directors and establish a committee to oversee Musk's public communications about the company","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-09-29","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1275,"text":"Tesla also paid $20 million as part of the same settlement and agreed to establish oversight procedures for Musk's communications","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-09-29","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1274,"text":"Musk settled with SEC in September 2018, agreeing to pay $20 million in penalties and step down as Tesla Chairman for at least three years","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-09-29","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":63,"text":"Tesla Inc. also paid a separate $20 million penalty as part of the same SEC settlement and agreed to appoint independent directors to the board.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-09-29","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":62,"text":"Musk settled with the SEC in September 2018, agreeing to pay a $20 million penalty, step down as Tesla's Chairman for three years, and have his Tesla-related social media communications pre-approved by company counsel.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-09-29","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1307,"text":"SEC filed a complaint against Musk in September 2018 for securities fraud related to his 'funding secured' tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 per share. Case settled with Musk paying $20 million fine and agreeing to have Tesla tweets pre-approved.","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-09-27","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - court record","url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&type=r","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":1273,"text":"SEC charged Elon Musk with securities fraud in September 2018 for tweets stating he had 'funding secured' to take Tesla private at $420 per share","confidence":"primary","dateOccurred":"2018-09-27","source":{"title":"Research: Elon Musk - SEC filing","url":"https://efts.sec.gov/LATEST/search-index?q=%22Elon%20Musk%22&dateRange=custom&forms=4,SC%2013D,SC%2013G,DEF%2014A,10-K,10-Q","publication":"Public Record Research"}},{"id":61,"text":"In September 2018, the SEC charged Elon Musk with securities fraud for a series of false and misleading tweets about a potential transaction to take Tesla private, specifically his August 7, 2018 tweet stating 'Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. 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