AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A California man who says he was harassed after Elon Musk amplified posts on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that falsely placed the man at a confrontation involving far-right protesters sued the billionaire for defamation in a lawsuit filed Monday.
Brody is seeking a jury trial in Austin, Texas, and unspecified damages of at least $1 million.
Political Cartoons View All 1193 ImagesThe posts by Musk were still on X as of Monday.
It is not the first time Musk has been sued for defamation.
In August, X sued a group of researchers over accusations that their work highlighting an increase in hate speech on the platform cost the company millions of dollars of advertising revenue.
Persons:
Elon Musk, Benjamin Brody, Mark Bankston, Alex Jones, Sandy, Brody, Musk, ” Brody, X
Organizations:
Twitter
Locations:
AUSTIN, Texas, California, Austin , Texas, Oregon, British