Elon Musk ordered to give deposition in alleged ‘vote buying’ election scheme

The Hill reports that U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower in the Western District of Texas ordered Elon Musk to testify under oath in two fraud cases alleging he deceived voters in swing states through his America PAC's $1 million lottery scheme, which plaintiffs claim was not randomly drawn and was designed to collect personal identifying information. The article is sourced from a major national outlet with a named byline (Ryan Mancini) and includes specific judicial details (judge name, jurisdiction, case nature), meeting standard journalistic practices for court reporting. Corroboration from the Austin American-Statesman, CNBC TV18, NewsNation, and Raw Story confirms the core facts: Judge Hightower's ruling, the $1 million giveaway mechanism, allegations of voter deception and data collection, and the October 2024 timing of the original petition drive. The reporting is straightforward and factual, though the headline's framing of 'vote buying' reflects plaintiff allegations rather than established fact; the actual charge involves fraud and deception rather than vote purchase. Watch for developments in the deposition process, the outcome of the second recommended claim against America PAC regarding voter data misuse, and any broader legal consequences for Musk or his political organization.