Elon Musk has subpoenaed a Twitter whistleblower in his ongoing authorized battle with the social media platform to finish the $44 billion (practically Rs. 3,51,300) buyout settlement, in response to a latest court docket submitting. The SpaceX and Tesla head has sought paperwork and data on the Twitter’s spam accounts and alleged safety vulnerabilities on the microblogging web site. This is Musk’s newest transfer, following his makes an attempt to hunt communication on bots from different executives associated to Twitter, together with head and former CEO Jack Dorsey.

According to court docket filings, reported by Reuters on Monday, the billionaire has subpoenaed whistleblower Peiter Zatko, who just lately raised surprising allegations on Twitter. Zatko, a former head of Twitter’s safety, will likely be requested about how the microblogging web site measures spam accounts.

Musk is looking for paperwork to disclose Twitter’s alleged makes an attempt to cover safety weaknesses and compliance with a 2011 Federal Trade Commission settlement. According to the billionaire’s claims, he was misled concerning the true variety of spam or bot accounts on the social media platform.

Twitter and Musk have been engaged in a authorized battle ever for the reason that billionaire introduced to stroll away from their deal. Twitter sued Musk after his announcement, adopted by his countersuit in opposition to the microblogging web site.

Both sides will likely be heading for a five-day trial beginning October 17. While Musk needs to maneuver out of the deal, Twitter has requested the court docket to order the billionaire to purchase the corporate for the agreed quantity.