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Judge questions Musk SEC settlement for possible special treatment
Filed: May 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: A federal judge said she would not rubber-stamp Musk’s SEC settlement, citing red flags and special-treatment concerns.
WHO: Judge Sparkle Sooknanan
WHAT: Judge Sparkle Sooknanan questioned whether Elon Musk is receiving special treatment in his SEC settlement and said she would not rubber-stamp it.
WHEN: May 14, 2026 at 2:45 PM ET
WHERE: District of Columbia, USA
WHY: The judge raised red flags about the settlement terms, including dropping a $150 million demand and using a trust rather than Musk directly.
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