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Impartial Jury Selection Proves Challenging in Musk's Trial

2/21/2026

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Nine jurors were selected from 93 to hear Elon Musk's trial over the Twitter purchase in San Francisco.
Many potential jurors expressed strong biases against Musk during the lengthy selection process.
U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer noted the difficulty in seating an impartial jury.
The lawsuit claims Musk violated securities laws by misleading investors about his intentions.

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Story summary

Nine jurors were selected from 93 to hear Elon Musk's trial over the Twitter purchase in San Francisco.
Many potential jurors expressed strong biases against Musk during the lengthy selection process.
U.S. District Judge Charles R. Breyer noted the difficulty in seating an impartial jury.
The lawsuit claims Musk violated securities laws by misleading investors about his intentions.