The entire story of Twitter / X under Elon MuskSee all StoriesPosted Jul 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM UTCTExternal LinkJudge says it’s “for our citizenry to decide at the ballot box” if Musk’s SEC settlement is fair.Judge Sparkle Sooknanan approved the $1.5 million pocket-change settlement with the Fed over his violation of disclosure rules in connection with the purchase of Twitter. She said she had limited authority:“Whether the Executive Branch (through the SEC) has done enough to hold Mr. Musk to account for his alleged violation is, like many other issues, for our citizenry to decide at the ballot box.”Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Terrence O'BrienLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...The Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)
Judge says it’s “for our citizenry to decide at the ballot box” if Musk’s SEC settlement is fair.
Judge Sparkle Sooknanan approved the $1.5 million pocket-change settlement with the Fed over his violation of disclosure rules in connection with the purchase of Twitter. She said she had limited authority: > “Whether the Executive Branch (through the SEC) has done enough to hold Mr. Musk to account for his alleged violation is, like many other issues, for our citizenry to decide at the ballot box.” [Link: US judge approves Elon Musk settlement with SEC despite misgivings, 'red flags' | https://www.reuters.com/world/judge-approves-elon-musk-settlement-with-us-sec-over-twitter-disclosures-2026-07-08/ | Reuters]
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