Elon Musk’s X penalized $350K in DOJ dispute on Trump files.
The Company Formerly Known as Twitter Fined $350,000 for Non-Compliance with Search Warrant
The company formerly known as Twitter has been hit with a hefty fine of $350,000 for failing to immediately comply with a search warrant issued by the Justice Department. The warrant was related to records associated with former President Donald Trump’s account. Although the company eventually complied, it faced consequences for the delay.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit recently addressed an objection raised by Elon Musk’s social media platform. The court upheld an order that prohibited the company from informing anyone about the warrant. This information was revealed in an unsealed court opinion.
Special Counsel Investigating Trump’s Account
Special counsel Jack Smith, who has been conducting a two-pronged investigation into the former president, obtained a search warrant in January for records linked to Trump’s Twitter account. The fine was imposed due to the company’s delay in complying with the warrant, as stated in court records obtained by the Washington Examiner.
The federal appeals court decision, which rejected the tech company’s claim of wrongful contempt and sanctions, included these details. The court determined that there was probable cause to search the Twitter account for evidence of criminal offenses.
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