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.