Elon Musk’s X Corp. Seeks Judge’s Recusal Due to Tesla Stock Ownership in Defamation Case

Elon Musk’s X Corp. is seeking to shield its financial connections with Tesla amidst an ongoing defamation lawsuit against Media Matters for America. The reason behind such a move stems from a possible conflict of interest, as the Texas federal judge overseeing the case is suspected of holding Tesla stock, which would necessitate his recusal. This development was brought to light by a progressive media watchdog, which underscored the potential implications for judicial impartiality. For more details, read the [original article](https://www.law360.com/articles/1861281/x-s-tesla-ties-could-require-judge-s-recusal-watchdog-says) on Law360.