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Elon Musk dodged cameras ahead of courthouse testimony. Snubbed photogs blamed a 'decoy' Tesla.
- Photographers outside a San Francisco courthouse reported a Tesla decoy distracted them as Elon Musk arrived for testimony.
- Musk's entrance was rapid and the decoy affected the photographers' ability to capture close images at the door.
- Two photographers credited Bloomberg with providing the decoy’s context and indicated the tactic was well-executed.
- The trial concerned shareholders’ claims that Musk affected Twitter stock before its 2022 acquisition.
- NBC journalist Scott Budman captured the moment and shared a video on X.
- Musk arrived with security nearby, and photographers noted a lack of direct access for close shots.
- Musk is set to testify in a shareholder lawsuit in San Francisco Federal Court.
- Musk has said he complied with the law in his communications about Twitter.
- The incident was part of ongoing media coverage as Musk faces the trial.
- Bloomberg assigned two photographers for the day, one for each exit.
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