Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk Absent from Court Amid Trial Events

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Tesla (TSLA) CEO Elon Musk Absent from Court Amid Trial Events

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On Thursday, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla (TSLA) and SpaceX, was absent from court during closing arguments in the Musk-Altman trial, as he accompanied President Trump in China. Musk's attorney, Steven Molo, apologized to the jury for his absence, emphasizing Musk's commitment to the trial. Musk's absence raised questions regarding whether he obtained permission for travel while on 'recall status,' allowing for short-notice court appearances. The trial, which involves allegations against OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, has implications for Musk's claims regarding nonprofit commitments.

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