Brazil Judge Opens Probe Into Elon Musk After Decision for X to Defy Court Order

The justice warned that X will face a fine of about $19,740 per day if it fails to comply with the court order.
Brazil Judge Opens Probe Into Elon Musk After Decision for X to Defy Court Order
Elon Musk addresses the European Jewish Association's conference, in Krakow, Poland, on Jan. 22, 2024. Czarek Sokolowski/AP Photo
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A Brazilian Supreme Court justice has opened a probe into Elon Musk, owner of the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, for obstruction of justice after he challenged a court order requiring the removal of certain X accounts.

In his decision on April 7, Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes said Mr. Musk will be probed for alleged obstruction of justice, criminal organization, and incitement, according to multiple reports.

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