Australian Court Backs Musk's X on Wakeley Stabbing Video, Citing Free Speech

May 13, 2024, 04:11 AM

Elon Musk's social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), has been involved in a legal battle with Australia's eSafety Commissioner over the global dissemination of videos depicting the Wakeley church stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a live-streamed sermon. The Australian Federal Court recently ruled against extending an injunction sought by the eSafety Commissioner, which would have continued to block the content in question. This decision has been framed as a victory for free speech by Musk and his supporters. The case highlights ongoing tensions between national regulators and global social media platforms regarding content control and free speech, involving Australian PM Anthony Albanese.