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Elon Musk Faces Allegations of Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation at SpaceX, Sued by Eight Engineers

Jun 12, 2024, 08:30 PM

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, is facing allegations of inappropriate conduct with female employees at the company. Reports from the Wall Street Journal indicate that Musk had sexual relationships with a SpaceX employee and a former intern, and asked another woman to have his children. In 2016, Musk allegedly exposed himself to a flight attendant and offered to buy her a horse in exchange for sex acts. Additionally, Musk and SpaceX are being sued by eight former engineers who claim they were illegally fired on June 12, 2024, for raising concerns about sexual harassment and discrimination against women at the company. The lawsuit alleges that Musk fostered a hostile work environment, characterized by sexist comments and behavior, and that he personally ordered the firing of employees who criticized the workplace culture. The engineers also accuse Musk of sharing inappropriate content, including sexual photographs and memes, such as the 'Biggus Dickus' meme, which contributed to a toxic work environment. Former SpaceX employees had previously complained to the NLRB about the company's culture. The allegations have sparked a broader discussion about the culture at SpaceX and Musk's leadership style.