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He wasn't fined. He had a judgement for damages against him. They are different things with a similar outcome (he's out a billion dollars) - accuracy is importa
by sophacles 2y ago
He wasn't fined. He had a judgement for damages against him. They are different things with a similar outcome (he's out a billion dollars) - accuracy is important.
Also - until he actually pays any of that billion dollars, there have been no consequences.
- munk-a 2y agoAdditionally, it's important to highlight that he refused to properly comply with the legal process - so it was a default judgement. This is essentially unheard of due to how unwise it is.
- rbanffy 2y agoWe can consider his non-compliance an investment in his audience. By refusing to comply, he signals his supporters that the lawsuit is unfair persecution. And they believe him. His lawyer already stated “Finally, a judge followed the law.”.