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Elon Musk Sued for Defamation After Amplifying Conspiracy Theories About Man on Twitter

  • Elon Musk is being sued for defamation by a 22-year-old man named Benjamin Brody.

  • Musk falsely claimed on Twitter that Brody was a federal agent posing as a neo-Nazi at a protest.

  • Musk amplified conspiracy theories about Brody, resulting in harassment and threats against him.

  • This lawsuit alleges Musk's comments caused reputational damage to Brody.

  • The lawsuit is being led by attorney Mark Bankston, who won defamation cases against Alex Jones.

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