“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,” stated Elon Musk’s lawyers following a jury’s decision regarding Musk’s dealings with Twitter.
This verdict comes amidst a backdrop of significant turmoil for the platform, as Twitter, now rebranded as X, faced a brief but impactful outage on March 26, 2026. Users reported being unable to log in or post, leading to over 10,000 user complaints during the incident.
Downdetector noted more than 1,000 reports of outages as the situation unfolded, with many users expressing frustration. One user remarked, “Cannot get into X. Getting an error screen when logging in,” while another added, “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.”
The outage lasted for a brief period, with services restored by around 1:03 PM IST. However, the cause of the outage remains unclear, leaving many users and analysts puzzled.
This incident is particularly noteworthy given the recent legal challenges faced by Musk, who was found to have misled investors during his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter in 2022. The jury concluded that Musk’s public statements and tweets had misrepresented the impact of fake accounts on the company’s stock price.
While the court has yet to determine the damages Musk may owe, this latest outage adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing narrative surrounding the platform. Users have been increasingly vocal about their experiences, highlighting the platform’s reliability issues.
As the situation develops, further updates are anticipated regarding both the outage and the legal ramifications for Musk. Details remain unconfirmed.
