“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,” said Elon Musk’s lawyers following a jury’s decision regarding Musk’s dealings with Twitter.
The jury concluded that Musk defrauded Twitter investors during his $44 billion acquisition attempt in 2022, misleading them through public statements and tweets about fake accounts affecting the company’s stock price.
As the legal drama unfolded, Twitter, now branded as X, experienced a significant outage. Over 10,000 users reported issues, with many unable to log in or post updates.
“Cannot get into X. Getting an error screen when logging in,” a frustrated user lamented, reflecting the widespread disruption.
Downdetector confirmed over 1,000 reports of outages as of March 26, 2026, highlighting the scale of the issue.
Another user expressed, “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.” This frustration echoed across social media platforms as users sought answers.
Services were restored by around 1:03 PM IST, but the cause of the outage remains unclear. Details remain unconfirmed.
As the platform grapples with technical difficulties, Musk’s legal battles continue to cast a shadow over the company. The court has yet to determine the damages Musk will face.
With both legal and operational challenges, the future of Twitter, or X, remains uncertain as users await a more stable experience.
