Imane Khelif files lawsuit in France over cyberbullying, names Elon Musk and JK Rowling

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:18pm on 15 Aug 2024,Thursday Sports

Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has filed a criminal complaint in France over cyberbullying, naming Elon Musk, JK Rowling, and possibly Donald Trump. The lawsuit, filed with the Paris public prosecutor, addresses "misogynistic, racist, and sexist" online harassment Khelif faced following gender eligibility controversies during her Olympic run. Despite the International Olympic Committee affirming Khelif's gender, the boxer endured significant abuse, particularly on social media platform X, owned by Musk. Khelif's lawyer, Nabil Boudi, emphasized the prosecution’s broad scope, potentially involving several high-profile figures.

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