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Under siege: Musk trial adds to his mounting misfortunes

When it comes to which of the calamitous issues facing billionaire Elon Musk is worse, the competition is fierce. The declining fortunes of Twitter have to be a big contender, the 67 per cent fall in Tesla’s share price over the past year is a nightmare, but more immediately the start next week of a trial against Musk rates high. The world’s second-wealthiest man is under attack. He is now fighting fires on three fronts.