Elon Musk's Defiance of X Court Order Sparks Brazil Inquiry
Monday, 8 April 2024, 10:41
Elon Musk Brazil Inquiry
Multibillionaire Elon Musk faces a legal investigation in Brazil after defying a court order to block far-right users on X, a social network platform. The conflict stems from a Supreme Court judge's directive to X, formerly known as Twitter, to take down accounts related to former president Jair Bolsonaro's post-2022 election activities.
Court Order Disobedience
- Issue: Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered X to block specific users.
- Response: Musk refused to comply, leading to legal scrutiny.
The situation escalates amid calls for the judge's resignation and scrutiny on free speech implications.
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