The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is suing to halt a political action committee run by billionaire Elon Musk from giving away $1 million to registered voters in swing states.

The lawsuit by Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner alleges Musk and his America PAC of trying to influence voters in the presidential election. It comes just days after the Justice Department sent a letter to the super PAC founded by Musk, listed by Bloomberg News as the wealthiest person in the world, warning that awarding $1 million to registered voters could violate federal laws against paying voters.

“The Philadelphia District Attorney is charged with protecting the public from public nuisances and unfair trade practices, including illegal lotteries. The DA is also charged with protecting the public from interference with the integrity of elections,” Krasner said in a statement announcing the complaint.

Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has gone all-in on Former President Donald Trump’s candidacy for the White House, vowing to hand out $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC’s petition calling for free speech and the right to bear arms.

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