Elon Musk loses big in court; X boycott perfectly legal

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Elon Musk lost his antitrust lawsuit against advertisers who boycotted Twitter (now X) after he took over and reduced content moderation.
US District Judge Jane Boyle dismissed the lawsuit, stating Musk failed to show consumer harm, a necessary element for an antitrust violation.
The judge ruled the ad boycott was legal, emphasizing antitrust injury concerns harm to consumers, not competitors.
Musk had accused advertisers of conspiring to censor conservative voices and sought criminal prosecution, but his claims were dismissed.
This lawsuit was part of a broader legal battle, including a case against Media Matters, which remains ongoing.
Musk has not commented on the ruling, but an appeal is likely given his previous strong statements about the litigation.

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