Billionaire Elon Musk took to Twitter to deal with the claims towards him calling them ‘utterly untrue’.
The SpaceX proprietor not too long ago made the information when an outlet reported that Musk sexually harassed a flight attendant on a non-public jet again in 2016.
Here is every little thing you should know.
Elon Musk accused of sexual misconduct in 2016
According to a report by Insider, Elon Musk supposedly paid $250,000 (£200,000) in 2018 to settle the sexual misconduct claims towards him from an unnamed non-public jet flight attendant.
It was reported that Mr. Musk uncovered himself to the flight attendant and rubbed her thigh sans her permission. The article talked about that the billionaire supplied to purchase her a horse if she would ‘do more’ throughout an in-flight therapeutic massage.
It additional acknowledged that the attendant believed that her refusal to simply accept Musk’s supply would possibly have an effect on her profession alternatives at SpaceX which led her to rent an legal professional in 2018.
The assaults towards me must be considered via a political lens – that is their customary (despicable) playbook – however nothing will deter me from preventing for a good future and your proper to free speech
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 20, 2022
Reportedly, the severance settlement was completed out of court docket. It included a nondisclosure settlement that ceased the attendant from ever talking concerning the incident.
The submit additional quoted an nameless one that claims to be a good friend of the flight attendant. As per the article, the good friend has supplied a declaration as a half of the non-public settlement course of.
The good friend added that the attendant confined her following the alleged incident in 2016.
But I’ve a problem to this liar who claims their good friend noticed me “exposed” – describe only one factor, something in any respect (scars, tattoos, …) that isn’t recognized by the general public. She gained’t give you the chance to take action, as a result of it by no means occurred.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 20, 2022
Elon Musk denies the sexual assault claims
Elon Musk shared the primary tweet on Thursday night.
He wrote, ‘The attacks against me should be viewed through a political lens – this is their standard (despicable) playbook – but nothing will deter me from fighting for a good future and your right to free speech.’
The preliminary tweet didn’t straight point out the sexual assault claims reported by Insider.
Finally, we get to make use of Elongate as scandal title. It’s kinda excellent. 🤣 https://t.co/qSNH7lsn72
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 20, 2022
He identified, ‘If I were inclined to engage in sexual harassment, this is unlikely to be the first time in my entire 30-year career that it comes to light.’
Musk challenged the flight attendant and her good friend within the tweet. He mentioned, ‘I have a challenge to this liar who claims their friend saw me ‘exposed’. Describe only one factor, something in any respect (scars, tattoos, …) that’s not recognized by the general public. She gained’t give you the chance to take action, as a result of it by no means occurred.’
True (sigh)
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) May 20, 2022
The chief govt of Tesla Inc tweeted that the information reports towards him are a ploy to hinder his ongoing $44billion deal acquisition of the social media big Twitter.
