Judge Approves Musk's $1.5M SEC Settlement But Questions Its Size

A federal judge approved Elon Musk's $1.5 million settlement with the SEC over delayed Twitter stake disclosure on July 8, 2026, while publicly stating she had serious doubts about whether the penalty matched his alleged $150 million gain. Musk admitted no wrongdoing. The judge's rare skepticism suggests the deal met legal requirements despite appearing disproportionate.