Coverage dated October 3, 2022 to October 6, 2022

Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Elon Musk more time to seal $44 billion buyout

Headline from Fox2 Detroit, on the newest of 2 developments

A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk.

Fox2 Detroit's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Earlier updates in this story

Developments in this update

2 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Oct 5, 2022
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Musk time to seal buyout
Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·
Oct 7, 2022Newest
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Elon Musk more time to seal $44 billion buyout
Headline from Fox2 Detroit ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Read the reports

Reports & sources

79 articles, oldest first.

Forbes
Elon Musk Chooses Buying Twitter Versus Uphill Court Battle (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 3, 2022
Forbes's feed description
The long drama between Twitter management and Elon Musk appears to be coming to an end, with Elon Musk reportedly deciding to close on the acquisition of Twitter at the original offer price.
Digital Journal
Judge says Twitter-Musk trial still on track (opens Digital Journal)
Published Oct 4, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
The judge presiding over Twitter's legal battle to hold Elon Musk to his $44-billion buyout deal said Wednesday the case was still on course for trial
Al Jazeera
Twitter and Musk have not yet reached deal to end lawsuit: Report (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Oct 4, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Musk’s proposal to abide by his original plan to buy Twitter is based on it dropping its case against him.
The Guardian
Twitter v Musk trial still on as neither party requested pause, judge says (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 4, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Billionaire offered to complete his proposed $44bn buyout of Twitter in a dramatic U-turn on decision to withdraw from deal
Insider
Judge grants Elon Musk's request to halt trial, says the deal with Twitter must close by October 28 or it will resume in November (opens Insider)
Published Oct 5, 2022
Insider's feed description
The billionaire made a U-turn on his decision to abandon the $44 billion deal in a letter that was sent on Monday night.
The New Republic
Twitter Will Be an Albatross Around Elon Musk’s Neck (opens The New Republic)
Published Oct 5, 2022
The New Republic's feed description
It’s not clear whether the billionaire mogul wants the company to flourish financially or just become subservient to his whims—but it can’t do both.
Hot Air
Oh my: Twitter v Musk trial still on? (opens Hot Air)
Published Oct 5, 2022
Hot Air's feed description
As the old saying goes — the job’s not over until the paperwork is done. And so far, the paperwork to end the legal fight between Twitter and Elon Musk has yet to appear, let alone conclud...
KTVZ Bend
Elon Musk's Twitter acquisition isn't a done deal yet (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Oct 5, 2022
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Elon Musk appears to be closer to completing his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter than at any point since he first said the deal was “on hold” nearly five months ago. But it’s not a done deal yet. Musk earlier this week sent a letter to Twitter proposing to move
Forbes
Musk And Twitter Reportedly Postpone His Deposition—But Sticking Points Remain In $44 Billion Deal (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 5, 2022
Forbes's feed description
The postponement comes after Musk’s u-turn earlier this week to follow through with his offer to acquire Twitter at $54.20 a share.
The Buffalo News
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Musk time to seal buyout (opens The Buffalo News)
Published Oct 5, 2022
The Buffalo News's feed description
A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk. The move gives Musk more time to close his $44 billion deal to buy the social media company
BizPac Review
Gutfeld: Musk's purchase of Twitter will save the world (opens BizPac Review)
Published Oct 5, 2022
BizPac Review's feed description
Elon Musk's Twitter purchase returns to the realm of likelihood. Watch Greg Gutfeld break it down, saying the deal could save the country.
Washington Times
Judge delays Twitter trial, gives Elon Musk time to seal buyout (opens Washington Times)
Published Oct 5, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
A judge has delayed a looming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk, giving the Tesla CEO more time to close his $44 billion deal to buy the company after months spent fighting to get out of it.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
EXPLAINER: What's next in Musk's epic battle with Twitter? (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
Published Oct 5, 2022
St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description
Elon Musk’s monthslong tussle with Twitter took another twist this week after the Tesla billionaire seemed to return to where he started in April — offering to buy the company
FOX Business
Musk may need more financing firms for Twitter deal (opens FOX Business)
Published Oct 5, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Talks ended between Elon Musk and two major sources of financing for his takeover of Twitter.
The Guardian
Twitter v Elon Musk: what happens next in the takeover saga? (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 5, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
The Delaware trial that the social media firm brought is still due to proceed despite Musk’s latest U-turn
Breitbart News
Further Details of Elon Musk's Renewed Plan to Buy Twitter Are Revealed (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 5, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
More details of Elon Musk's reversal on his decision to go to trial against Twitter in Delaware Chancery Court to avoid buying the company have emerged. In a letter sent to the company, Musk's lawyers indicate he will buy the social media company at the original price of $54.
Fox News
Musk will buy Twitter after all, striking a welcome blow for free speech (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 5, 2022
Fox News's feed description
The union between Elon Musk and Twitter is on after all. Liberals are melting down over the eccentric billionaire's announcement and plans to promte genuine free speech.
France 24
Twitter lawsuit against Elon Musk halted so two sides can make deal (opens France 24)
Published Oct 5, 2022
France 24's feed description
A Delaware judge ordered a halt to Twitter Inc's TWTR.N lawsuits against Elon Musk on the eve of trial to give the billionaire time to finance his $44 billion takeover of the social media platform, according…
NBC New York
Elon Musk Seeks to Stop Oct. 17 Trial Date to Close Twitter Deal on Original Terms (opens NBC New York)
Published Oct 5, 2022
NBC New York's feed description
In a court filing on Wednesday, Elon Musk said he wants Twitter to call off existing litigation in order to close the deal at $54.20 a share this month.
CBS News
How would Elon Musk change Twitter? (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 5, 2022
CBS News's feed description
After a torturous courtship, the billionaire is closing in on a deal for the social media company. Now for the hard part.
The Daily Caller
Twitter Says No To Elon’s Renewed Offer To Buy Company, Musk Lawyers Say (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Oct 5, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
A tentative agreement reached earlier this week for Tesla CEO Elon Musk to purchase Twitter has reportedly stalled, Musk lawyers have reportedly said.
The Guardian
Judge halts Elon Musk-Twitter litigation to allow time to finance $44bn takeover (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 5, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
If the deal does not close by 28 October, a November trial will be scheduled
NBC News
Judge agrees to postpone the upcoming trial between Twitter and Elon Musk so they can work out a deal (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 5, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The motion represents a victory for Musk, who in recent days signaled he was seeking to avoid the trial by re-offering $54.20 a share for the company.
Engadget
Elon Musk's lawyers ask judge to call off Twitter trial (opens Engadget)
Published Oct 5, 2022
Engadget's feed description
Lawyers for Elon Musk have officially asked to cancel the upcoming trial with Twitter, as the two sides attempt to negotiate a deal..
Washington Examiner
Musk vs. Twitter trial to proceed as planned despite offer, judge rules (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Oct 5, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Elon Musk vs. Twitter trial will continue as planned despite Musk's sudden offer to uphold his end of the deal.

Showing the first 25 of 52 headlines. ·

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.