Tesla said it didn't have key data in a fatal crash, then a hacker found it

Of course they will say they don't have the key data.

Do we expect them to admit they were outright lying and wrong considering their leader is a pill popping Nazi salute making workaholic known to abuse his workers?

Lying to a court is usually pretty serious. Any sensible legal department will tell you never to do that, whatever your CEO says.

Unless you paid off the president they assume.

You mean, the other allegations on this same person would not be judged something serious and could even be recommended?

Usually.

But today you just have a private dinner with the president and he'll wave it away.

Did they have a falling out a few months ago?

Not if your boss is super-rich.