Elon Musk Clashes with Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Again After His X Platform Post’s Discredited Rape Claim Against Politician

Company says the fine leveled by the court is a ‘clear denial of due process,’ and will appeal the decision.

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Elon Musk. Patrick Pleul/pool via AP, file

Elon Musk’s X has sparked another free speech scandal in Brazil as his company indirectly posted previously-discredited rape allegations against a high-ranking politician, causing a battle with its Supreme Court over its removal.

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