15 MINUTES AGO: Elon Musk demands $70,000,0000 in damages, suing Joy Behar and The View for defamation.
In a bold and unexpected legal move, Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Joy Behar and the popular daytime talk show, The View.
Musk is seeking a hefty $70 million in damages following statements made during a recent broadcast, which he claims have damaged his reputation and caused significant emotional distress.
The lawsuit, filed in a New York federal court, comes amid mounting tensions between Musk and Behar, as well as other public figures who have openly criticized the tech mogul’s business practices and personal life.
Musk, known for his outspoken nature on social media, has frequently engaged in public feuds with prominent personalities, but this lawsuit represents one of his most significant legal battles to date.
The defamation lawsuit stems from comments made by Joy Behar on The View during a discussion about Musk’s recent business decisions, including his handling of Twitter (now rebranded as X).
Behar, along with fellow co-hosts, was discussing Musk’s leadership style and controversial public statements when she made remarks about his character and behavior that Musk alleges were defamatory.
In the segment, Behar suggested that Musk’s leadership was detrimental to both his companies and the public, implying that his actions had negatively affected employees, consumers, and the overall economy.
Behar also made references to Musk’s personal life, discussing his relationships and making insinuations about his character.
These comments, Musk’s legal team argues, were not only inaccurate but were delivered with malicious intent.