Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

riversedge

(74,706 posts)
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 08:10 PM Sunday

Local business organizes 'citizen's arrest' of Elon Musk ahead of Wisconsin appearance

Source: raw story


Local business organizes 'citizen's arrest' of Elon Musk ahead of Wisconsin appearance
David Edwards March 30, 2025 2:54PM ET



A brewing company in Wisconsin was attempting to organize a citizen's arrest of billionaire Elon Musk ahead of his trip to the state for a speech to influence a race for the state's supreme court.


In a post on Facebook over the weekend, the Minocqua Brewing Company encouraged Musk's arrest when he visits the state to stump for Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel on Sunday. The company argued that Musk illegally handed out $1 million checks to voters who supported Schimel. However, a Wisconsin appellate court has declined to block Musk's giveaway.


"If Musk comes near Wisconsin this weekend, anyone can make a citizen's arrest if they can get close enough to him," the brewery explained on Facebook. "We hear his plane will land in Green Bay. If our judges won't do it, somebody must. It is crystal clear he has already broken the law by promising money to people in exchange for votes--thus making massive headlines and illegally interfering in our elections."..................



Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-citizens-arrest/



Hope it makes a few good headlines.
It is cold and wet snow mid WI. Roads slippery. 32 degrees F

I do not know about Green Bay.


Protesters are surrounding the building in Green Bay, Wisconsin ahead of Elon Musk’s town hall.




BOOM! Elon Musk tried to insult Democrat Reid Hoffman and he just responded with this perfect takedown. Musk is no match. Well said.


4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Local business organizes 'citizen's arrest' of Elon Musk ahead of Wisconsin appearance (Original Post) riversedge Sunday OP
Outstanding! I just hope none of the citizens are injured! SheltieLover Sunday #1
Now that's what I call dweller Sunday #2
I've been saying citizens' arrest for a while - so many crimes. yellow dahlia Sunday #3
Bad idea Shoonra Yesterday #4

yellow dahlia

(2,094 posts)
3. I've been saying citizens' arrest for a while - so many crimes.
Sun Mar 30, 2025, 09:59 PM
Sunday

We have no more Justice System, so it is left to We the People.

Shoonra

(593 posts)
4. Bad idea
Mon Mar 31, 2025, 04:19 AM
Yesterday

I am a lawyer and I was asked about making a citizen's arrest of Pres. Nixon. The law hasn't changed since then. This would not be a valid arrest, and the people participating in this futile gesture could be prosecuted (and sued) for assault and for false imprisonment.

Maybe we'd all like to see Elon Musk arrested, but the grounds for citizen's arrest don't exist in this situation.

Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Local business organizes ...