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Judge Rejects Elon Musk's Motion to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit

Texas judge allows case against Musk, involving false neo-Nazi accusations against Jewish student, to proceed.

  • Ben Brody, a Jewish college student, sued Musk for falsely identifying him as a neo-Nazi participant in a violent brawl.
  • Musk's lawyers attempted to dismiss the case through an anti-SLAPP motion but were unsuccessful.
  • The lawsuit claims Musk's actions led to harassment and threats against Brody, who is seeking over $1 million in damages.
  • Brody's attorney, Mark Bankston, has a history of successful defamation suits, including against Alex Jones.
  • Musk has not publicly commented on the recent ruling.
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