“We view today’s verdict, where the jury found both for and against the plaintiffs and found no fraud scheme, as a bump in the road,” stated Elon Musk’s lawyers following a recent court ruling regarding Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.
This statement comes on the heels of a US jury’s decision that found Musk had defrauded Twitter investors during his $44 billion attempt to buy the company in 2022. The jury concluded that Musk misled investors through public statements and tweets, particularly regarding the impact of fake accounts on the company’s stock price.
As the legal proceedings unfold, Twitter, now branded as X, faced its own challenges on March 26, 2026. Users reported widespread issues with logging in and posting, leading to over 10,000 complaints across the platform.
Downdetector recorded more than 1,000 reports of outages, indicating that the problems were not isolated. One frustrated user expressed, “Cannot get into X. Getting an error screen when logging in.” Another added, “I can’t post. Keeps said failed to post. And I logged out for a minute and it wouldn’t let me in for a bit.”
The outage affected various functionalities, including the feed, login, and posting capabilities, leaving many users unable to access their accounts.
Services were restored by around 1:03 PM IST, but the cause of the outage remains unclear. Details remain unconfirmed.
As Twitter continues to navigate both technical difficulties and legal scrutiny, the platform’s future remains a topic of intense discussion among users and investors alike.
While the court has yet to determine the damages Musk may owe, the implications of the jury’s findings could have lasting effects on the company’s reputation and investor confidence.
As the situation develops, users and stakeholders will be watching closely for further updates on both the legal front and the platform’s operational stability.
