US Judge Dismisses Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against Nonprofit Accusing Him of Facilitating Hate Speech Surge on X Social Media Platform
Judge Charles Breyer of US District Court in San Francisco rejects the lawsuit, stating that suing over speech reveals the plaintiff’s motive.
X Corp, under Musk’s ownership, claims the Center for Countering Digital Hate’s data collection methods harm its reputation and advertiser appeal, but Judge Breyer disagrees.
X Corp plans to appeal, adding to Musk’s track record as a defender of free speech.
Critics question Musk’s handling of misinformation and harmful content since his acquisition of Twitter in 2022.
Musk faces ongoing challenges, including recent controversies like endorsing antisemitic content on X in 2023.
This case underscores the complexities of digital governance and accountability in the era of dominant social media platforms
