"The very nature of the alleged conspiracy does not state an antitrust claim, and the Court therefore has no qualm dismissing with prejudice."
"The question underlying antitrust injury is whether consumers—not competitors—have been harmed."
"Musk had argued that advertisers should be 'criminally prosecuted' after allies in Congress released a report claiming they were conspiring to tank Twitter's revenue."
Elon Musk's lawsuit alleging antitrust violations by advertisers was dismissed by US District Judge Jane Boyle. The judge stated Musk failed to demonstrate consumer harm, which is essential for an antitrust claim. The ad boycott was deemed legal, as the alleged conspiracy did not constitute an antitrust violation. Musk had previously suggested criminal prosecution for advertisers, claiming they conspired to harm Twitter's revenue. This lawsuit is part of a broader legal battle involving Media Matters for America, which remains ongoing despite the ruling against Musk.
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