# Twitter

Type: Company (TWTR)

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-24**: Jury Verdict — A federal jury finds Musk liable for securities fraud in the shareholder class-action lawsuit.
- **2026-03-21**: Jury Verdict — US jury finds Musk liable for misleading shareholders during the disclosure delay.
- **2026-03-21**: Jury Verdict — Federal jury finds Musk misled investors through his delayed disclosure.
- **2026-03-20**: Fraud Verdict — A federal jury finds Musk liable for securities fraud in a shareholder class-action lawsuit.
- **2026-03-04**: Trial Testimony — Musk takes the stand in San Francisco to defend against shareholder fraud claims.
- **2022-10-27**: Acquisition Closes — Musk completes the purchase at the original price after a legal battle in Delaware.
- **2022-10-27**: Acquisition Closed — Musk completes the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter.
- **2022-10-27**: Acquisition Complete — Musk closes the $44 billion deal to take Twitter private.
- **2022-10-27**: Buyout Closes — Musk completes the $44 billion acquisition and takes Twitter private.
- **2022-10-27**: Acquisition Closes — Musk completes the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter and takes the company private.
- **2022-05-13**: Deal 'On Hold' — Musk tweets the deal is on hold over bot concerns, causing stock to plunge.
- **2022-04-14**: Buyout Offer — Musk offers to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share, totaling $44 billion.
- **2022-04-04**: Stake Disclosure — Musk reveals a 9.2% stake in Twitter, 11 days after the SEC deadline.
- **2022-04-04**: Late Disclosure — Musk reveals a 9.2% stake; Twitter stock price surges 27%.
- **2022-04-04**: Late Disclosure — Musk finally discloses a 9.2% stake; Twitter stock price jumps 27%.

## Recent coverage (5 stories)

### Jury Finds Elon Musk Liable for Fraud in Twitter Acquisition Lawsuit
2026-03-24 10:53:11 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A federal jury has found Elon Musk liable for securities fraud regarding his 2022 acquisition of Twitter, concluding he intentionally delayed disclosing his stake to save millions. The verdict represents a significant legal defeat for the billionaire and a landmark moment for shareholder rights in the tech industry.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/musk-liable-twitter-shareholder-fraud-verdict

### Jury Rules Elon Musk Misled Twitter Investors in $44B Buyout Case
2026-03-21 13:36:16 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A federal jury has found that Elon Musk misled Twitter investors by delaying the disclosure of his stake in the company prior to his 2022 acquisition. The verdict marks a significant legal defeat for Musk, potentially exposing him to hundreds of millions in damages for violating SEC disclosure windows.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/musk-twitter-investor-misleading-verdict

### US Jury Finds Elon Musk Misled Twitter Shareholders Over Late Stake Disclosure
2026-03-21 05:49:51 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

A federal jury in San Francisco has ruled that Elon Musk misled Twitter shareholders by delaying the disclosure of his 9.2% stake in the company in early 2022. The verdict marks a significant legal defeat for Musk, potentially exposing him to hundreds of millions of dollars in damages for failing to comply with SEC disclosure rules.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/musk-twitter-shareholder-verdict-misleading-disclosure

### Musk Found Liable in Twitter Fraud Suit: A Landmark for Shareholder Rights
2026-03-21 01:22:54 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A federal jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding Twitter shareholders during his 2022 acquisition of the social media platform. The verdict centers on Musk's delayed disclosure of his initial stake, which allegedly saved him over $140 million at the expense of selling investors.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/musk-liable-twitter-fraud-lawsuit-takeover

### Musk Testifies in Twitter Shareholder Trial Over Alleged Stock Manipulation
2026-03-04 20:14:30 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

Elon Musk has taken the witness stand in a high-stakes San Francisco trial to defend against allegations that he intentionally depressed Twitter's stock price during his 2022 acquisition. Shareholders argue Musk's public disparagement of the platform and delayed SEC disclosures were calculated tactics to renegotiate his $44 billion deal.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/musk-testifies-twitter-shareholder-trial-stock-manipulation

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