Imane Khelif Files Cyberbullying Lawsuit Against J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump Following Olympic Gold Win
Nabil Boudi, Khelif’s Paris-based attorney, didn’t mince words when discussing the case. “What we’re asking is that the prosecution investigates not only these people but whoever feels necessary,” Boudi said, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. He added, “If the case goes to court, they will stand trial.”
The controversy began when J.K. Rowling, a vocal critic of transgender rights, posted a tweet to her 14.2 million followers. In her tweet, she shared a picture from Khelif’s fight with Carini, along with the accusation that Khelif was a man “enjoying the distress of a woman; he’s just punched in the head.”
Elon Musk, who owns the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), also joined in. He retweeted a post by swimmer Riley Gaines that stated, “Men don’t belong in women’s sports.” Musk added his own comment, writing simply, “Absolutely.”
Not to be outdone, former U.S. President Donald Trump also weighed in. He posted a picture from the fight on his Truth Social account, accompanied by the message, “I will keep men out of women’s sports!” Trump’s statement, like those of Rowling and Musk, was both clear and divisive, fueling further attacks on Khelif across social media.
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The lawsuit filed by Khelif’s legal team is not just a response to these individual posts. It’s a broader challenge to what they describe as an orchestrated campaign of misinformation and harassment. Boudi explained that the legal action, while initiated in France, has the potential to extend internationally. While the lawsuit was filed in France, "it could target personalities overseas,” Boudi stated.
He also mentioned that prosecutors could request assistance from other countries if necessary. What do you think—will this be a turning point in the fight against cyberbullying? Keep following this story.
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