Podcast:The Journal. Published On: Wed Oct 05 2022 Description: Facing an impending deposition, a trial date and the potential release of more private text messages, billionaire Elon Musk said he wants to proceed with his purchase of Twitter at the original $44-billion offer. But will he be able to avert the Oct. 17th trial? WSJ’s Cara Lombardo on the topsy-turvy deal. Further Reading: - Elon Musk Proposes Closing Twitter Deal on Original Terms - Elon Musk’s Twitter Reversal Renews Takeover Bid for a Now-Weaker Firm Further Listening: - The Musk-Twitter Saga - from The Journal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices