Despite “misgivings,” judge approves Elon Musk’s $1.5 million SEC deal | TechCrunch0

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• July 8, 2026

A judge approved a $1.5 million fine imposed on Elon Musk that will settle a lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission despite having “significant concerns” about it. U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan signaled her court would accept the settlement, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing her court opinion. Sooknanan’s approval resolves a lawsuit filed by