Olympic Boxer Imane Khelif Sues J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk in France Over Cyberbullying Amid Gender Controversy

Aug 14, 2024, 07:14 AM

Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif has filed a cyberbullying lawsuit in France, naming J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk among others. The lawsuit accuses them of 'aggravated cyber harassment' following derogatory comments related to Khelif's gender eligibility controversy at the Paris Olympics. Khelif, who recently won an Olympic gold medal, alleges that these high-profile figures amplified online attacks against her. The legal action seeks to address the online abuse Khelif faced after her Olympic success. Imane Khelif's lawyer, Nabil Boudi, confirmed the filing.