Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction
Brazilian Supreme Court includes Elon Musk in fake news investigation and accuses him of obstructing justice; Musk risks fines for non-compliance with court orders.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice, Alexandre de Moraes, has included Elon Musk in an investigation into the dissemination of fake news and opened a separate inquiry into alleged obstruction. Moraes accused Musk of initiating a disinformation campaign and obstructing justice by refusing to comply with court orders to block certain accounts on his social media platform X. Musk is being investigated for intentional criminal acts related to spreading defamatory fake news and incitement. The move has sparked criticism from Brazil’s political right, who accuse Moraes of restricting free speech. Musk, known for advocating free speech, declared on X that he would lift restrictions on blocked accounts, risking fines for non-compliance with court orders. Brazil’s attorney general has called for the regulation of social media platforms, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law.