Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner departs after a hearing at City Hall on Thursday, October 31, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Filadelphia regional prosecutor Larry Classer testified on Monday as follows. tesla CEO Elon Musk and his political action committee have learned they are running an “illegal” lottery that will give out $1 million to registered voters in Pennsylvania and other battleground states before Election Day. are.
Mr. Classer testified in a court hearing that “I have witnessed what I think is convicted,” and called for a gift by Musk. America PACIs supporting Donald Trump to Camara Harris in the presidential election.
“They know what they’re doing is illegal, and they’re doing everything under the sun to clean it up,” Krasner said.
He called the promotion, which the PAC says has awarded $16 million so far, a “fraud” and “upsetting.”
“There is no right to commit a crime in Article 1 of the Constitution’s revision,” testified. Philadelphia County Civil Court. “There is no right to scam in Article 1 of the United States Constitution.”
Under questioning from attorney John Summers, who is representing Krasner’s office, prosecutors said the fact that Krasner is a Democrat could be used to sue billionaire Musk and America PAC over the daily giveaway, which is scheduled to end. He said that it had nothing to do with the decision last week. Tuesday.
Krasner also stated under questioning that he drives a Tesla and has owned a Tesla since 2016.
“I like Tesla,” a local prosecutor testified.
Asked if he would sue if pop star Taylor Swift, who supports Harris, offered the same $1 million award as Musk, Krasner said he would.
He said he had sued the Democratic Party in the past.
In a classner’s lawsuit, he complained that this prize, which requires participants to sign a petition that supports the constitution, has violated the Pencil Vannia Conservation Law in addition to the lottery law. There is.
Before the hearing, Chris Gober, until last week treasurer of America PAC, told reporters, “Some Philadelphia district attorneys are trying to silence Elon Musk, who supported Donald Trump.” So I’m in court today. “
“Let’s be clear about one thing: District attorneys and prosecutors, I don’t care how much power they have, but you can’t take away the First Amendment freedoms that are the foundation of this country. “Said Gober.
Gover later said the PAC’s giveaways did not meet the elements of an illegal lottery because “there are no prizes to be won. Instead, we have a contractual obligation to serve as a spokesperson for the PAC.” I testified.
Despite the word “random” to explain how to select the recipient, Mr. Gober is “the word” “is used in the same sense as the word” “.” He testified. ”
“We ask people to sign the petition and recommend to the petition for the petition,” said Gorber. “After that, we will gather individuals nationwide, decide who will function as an effective spokesman, and have a contract with them.”
“We know exactly today and tomorrow who will be announced as a $ 1 million recipient,” he testified.
Prosecutor Summers used Gover’s testimony to argue that he had “fully accepted responsibility” in the lawsuit.
Krasner also testified that “evidence examined in the ongoing criminal investigation indicates that the recipients were to be selected at random.”
“I’ve been in the courtroom for 37 years, and this is one of the most disingenuous statements I’ve ever heard,” Krasner said of Gober, who said “coincidence” was interchangeable with “coincidence.” He spoke about his testimony.
“Let’s just say that our incident has improved this morning,” said the prosecutor.
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Gary Grandback reported from Philadelphia and Dan Mangan from New York.
