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Musk's Legal Team Addresses Absence During OpenAI Trial Closing Arguments

Elon Musk's lead attorney Steven Molo apologized to jurors Thursday for the Tesla CEO's absence during closing arguments in his lawsuit against OpenAI co-founders Sam Altman and Greg Brockman. Musk accompanied President Donald Trump on a trip to China. Molo assured the jury that Musk remained engaged with the case despite his travel. The federal court lawsuit centers on allegations that Altman and Brockman violated commitments to maintain OpenAI as a nonprofit organization and improperly enriched themselves through business restructuring. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers had placed Musk on recall status, requiring him to remain available for testimony on short notice. Court personnel indicated uncertainty over whether Musk obtained formal travel authorization. Musk's legal team did not respond to inquiries about whether they secured judicial approval or consulted with Musk regarding his travel arrangements.