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Elon Musk Faces Legal Challenges Over Defamation and Professional Misconduct

In a series of legal developments, Elon Musk is embroiled in a defamation lawsuit while his attorney faces potential sanctions for professional misconduct.

  • Elon Musk is accused of defaming Benjamin Brody by suggesting he was involved in a neo-Nazi incident, leading to a lawsuit seeking damages exceeding $1 billion.
  • A motion for sanctions has been filed against Musk's attorney, Alex Spiro, for alleged misconduct during a deposition related to the defamation case.
  • Musk's deposition revealed his acknowledgment of 'self-inflicted wounds' affecting his companies, alongside his controversial use of social media.
  • The tech billionaire's use of a burner account for testing and his approach to fact-checking via crowdsourcing were highlighted during the deposition.
  • Legal troubles continue to mount for Musk, with ongoing lawsuits and a recent settlement involving Tesla's driver assistance program.
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