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Background<\/h2>\n

Elon Musk is an entrepreneur, engineer, inventor and investor. He is the founder, CEO and CTO of SpaceX, co-founder, CEO and product architect of Tesla, founder of The Boring Company, co-chairman of OpenAI and founder and CEO of Neuralink. Musk has become one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the world and has been celebrated for his work in the transportation, energy and artificial intelligence industries. He has also been criticized for his outspokenness and his aggressive approach to business. But despite all of his success, there are some people asking whether or not he has ever been arrested.<\/p>\n

Arrests<\/h2>\n

The most notable arrest of Elon Musk occurred on June 2nd, 2002. Musk was detained by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Toronto for disorderly conduct after an altercation with an employee at an upscale hotel. He was released on a $2,000 bond and spent a night in custody. The charges against him were later dropped after the incident went to court. However, this is not the only time Musk has been arrested. In 2016, Musk was arrested in Georgia after he was caught driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. He was arrested, taken to the police station and released later that day. Furthermore, there have been reports of Musk being arrested for trespassing in 2018, though nothing has been confirmed.<\/p>\n

Stances<\/h2>\n

Musk’s public responses have varied to these arrests. In regards to the 2002 incident, Musk was quoted saying “I know I have an obligation to the court to keep my nose clean. I’m an exceptionally law-abiding citizen and I make it my priority to adhere to the laws of any nation I may find myself in.” On the DUI arrest, Musk was less apologetic. He simply shrugged off the charges and maintained his innocence. Despite his numerous brushes with the law, Musk is still seen as a successful entrepreneur and role model.<\/p>\n

Impact<\/h2>\n

It is unclear how much, if any, of an impact these arrests have had on Musk’s reputation. Certainly, the charges of disorderly conduct were dropped and the DUI charge was later reduced to a reckless driving charge, so the legal implications seem to have been minimal. That being said, it is no secret that shareholders and other stakeholders in his businesses have become increasingly concerned about his behavior.
\nShareholders of Tesla and SpaceX, two of Musk’s most prominent businesses, have reportedly been worried about his erratic behavior. Some have gone as far as to call for his removal from the board or for him to step down as CEO. While it is unlikely that these arrests had any direct impact on Musk’s businesses, it is likely that his behavior has had a tangible effect, as it appears to be driving a wedge between him and the shareholders.<\/p>\n

Expert Opinion<\/h2>\n