Now it’s more than six months that a file about a possible takeover of Twitter by Elon Musk opposes the two sides. After making a firm $44 billion offer, the billionaire has since made machine ago, and now he is trying to cancel this acquisition. ahead, direction Meanwhile, Twitter intends to carry out the operation. And it was this file that could get a new turn after the representatives of Elon Musk and the network social clashed in Delaware court this week. Twitter criticizes, in particular, the CEO of Tesla son using the Signal app to communicate. The company believes that he destroyed certain messages that could be incriminating in this case.
“It’s time for a harsh sanction”
In particular, exchanges with the entrepreneur’s capital manager Jared Birchall are mentioned. Twitter apparently had access to capture Screenshot of this post before it was deleted. He was referring to Morgan Stanley, as well as the risks associated with the approval of this takeover by European Union regulators. Another message is mentioned with Oracle CEO Larry Ellison. The latter was supposed to participate in the operation. The two men reportedly exchanged on the app on the same day that Elon Musk stated that son the ransom was delayed. Based on these two reports, Twitter lawyers plead cause to the judge in charge of the case: “We think it’s time for the court to impose a severe sanction.” But in face, the defendants of Elon Musk did not stand aside either. They really believe that “there is really no evidence that we destroyed the evidence.” Advocate adds: “In fact, Twitter executives have shown that some of them do use Signal messaging.” The billionaire’s legal team also argues that Signal is widely used by top Silicon Valley figures and that the app is not an “exotic” service. It remains to be seen whether these arguments can convince justice. Twitter’s request will be reviewed in the coming days. Relatively grand trial period, it should last five days and will begin on October 17th. In the meantime, you can always read our latest article on Elon Musk’s small token victory over Twitter.