Algerian boxer Imane Khelif sues JK Rowling, Elon Musk, others for cyberbullying over Paris 2024 Olympics eligibility.

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, filed a lawsuit alleging cyberbullying. The lawsuit names author JK Rowling, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and others who made comments about her eligibility on social media. Khelif faced accusations of being a man, leading to questions about her participation in women's sports. Despite backlash, the International Olympic Committee defended Khelif's eligibility. The lawsuit seeks to investigate all perpetrators of the online abuse, accusing them of "aggravated cyber harassment."

August 13, 2024
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