Jurors Seated for Musk's Twitter Trial

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A pool of 93 potential jurors was whittled down to nine who will serve on the jury for Elon Musk's trial over his controversial purchase of Twitter in 2022. The trial, which is expected to last about three weeks, involves claims from Twitter investors that Musk violated securities law by publicly waffling over his decision to purchase the company and driving down its stock price.

Why it matters

The outcome of this trial could have significant financial and reputational implications for Elon Musk, one of the most high-profile business leaders in the world. The case also raises broader questions about corporate governance, transparency, and the responsibilities of company leaders to shareholders.

The details

Judge Charles R Breyer spent over five hours on jury selection on Thursday, ultimately seating nine jurors who claimed they could be fair and impartial in the case. The trial is set to begin with opening statements on March 2 and is expected to last around three weeks.

• The jury selection process took place on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
• The trial is set to begin with opening statements on March 2, 2026.
• The trial is expected to last around three weeks.

What’s next

The trial is set to begin with opening statements on March 2, 2026 and is expected to last around three weeks.