Elon Musk's X Challenges $785,000 Daily Fines in Australian Church Stabbing Censorship Battle

Apr 20, 2024, 03:30 AM

X, formerly known as Twitter, is currently embroiled in a legal battle with Australia's eSafety Commissioner over the platform's refusal to remove content related to the Jihadi terrorist stabbing of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Sydney. The social media giant could face daily fines of $785,000 if it fails to comply with the takedown orders. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has publicly criticized the eSafety Commissioner, labeling the order as 'unlawful and dangerous.' The incident has sparked a broader debate on censorship, with NSW Premier Chris Minns condemning X's stance on the issue.