J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk Named in Cyberbullying Lawsuit Filed by Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif After Olympic Win (EXCLUSIVE)

As a seasoned movie reviewer with a knack for uncovering the hidden truths beneath the glossy veneer of Hollywood, I must say that this real-life drama unfolding before our very eyes is more riveting than any blockbuster thriller. The cast of characters in this tale is as intriguing as it gets: J.K. Rowling, Elon Musk, and even Donald Trump, all embroiled in a cyber harassment case against Olympic champion Imane Khelif.


J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk are implicated in a criminal accusation submitted to the French authorities for suspected “severe online harassment” towards Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer who recently won the Olympics.

Nabil Boudi, who is a lawyer based in Paris and represents Khelif, told EbMaster that both individuals, Khelif and another person, were indeed mentioned within the content of the complaint submitted to the anti-online hatred unit of the Paris prosecutor’s office last Friday.

I, as a party involved in the lawsuit, find myself facing legal action that, according to French law, can be initiated against unidentified individuals. This provision allows for a broad investigation into any and all people who might have been involved, even those using pseudonyms to spread hateful content. Notably, figures known for their controversial behavior are named in the complaint. As explained by Boudi, this flexibility ensures that the prosecution has ample room to explore all leads in the case.

I mentioned that J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk, along with others, are involved in this legal matter. As for Donald Trump, though his name may not appear in our lawsuit, rest assured that he’ll be under scrutiny during the course of the investigation due to his tweets.

Throughout the 2024 Paris Olympics, boxer Khelif found herself at the heart of a contentious and discordant debate regarding her eligibility based on gender. This controversy echoed globally. Although Khelif was born female, neither identifying as transgender nor intersex, she was subjected to a barrage of criticisms and insults about her gender. Despite the International Olympic Committee’s support, who stated emphatically that “scientifically, this is not a man competing against a woman,” Khelif endured a storm of allegations concerning her gender.

The majority of attacks occurred through social media, predominantly on Twitter, and the dispute intensified when influential individuals became involved. J.K. Rowling posted a photo to her 14.2 million followers from Khelif’s fight with Italian boxer Angela Carini, accusing Khelif of being a man who took pleasure in hurting a woman he had just struck in the head. Elon Musk shared a post by swimmer Riley Gaines that stated “men do not belong in women’s sports.” The owner of X endorsed this message by commenting “Absolutely.” Trump posted a message with a photo from Carina’s fight, accompanied by the statement: “I will ensure men stay out of women’s sports!”

Boudi explained that while the grievance does list specific individuals, the focus of our request is for the prosecution to conduct an investigation on those named as well as any other parties they deem relevant. In the event that the matter proceeds to court, all involved parties will face trial.

Boudi additionally stated that even though the lawsuit was initiated in France, it might affect individuals abroad. He emphasized that the office responsible for combatting online hate speech has the ability to seek mutual legal assistance from other nations. Furthermore, he mentioned that there are agreements in place with the U.S. counterpart of the French agency responsible for combating online hate speech.

As a movie-loving individual, I couldn’t help but express my dismay when Logan Paul joined the chorus of criticism against Khelif on social media post-her victory over Carini. My post read: “The rawest form of wickedness is unfolding before us in real time. A man was permitted to brutally assault a woman, shattering her dreams and fighting for a deceased father. This madness needs to cease.”

Paul later deleted the post and admitted that he “might be guilty of spreading misinformation.”

However, as far as Bouli is concerned, these apologies, even those directly offered to Khelif by influential individuals who posted disparaging tweets, won’t alter the course of the ongoing investigation. “The case has been lodged, and the facts remain unaltered,” he firmly stated.

Regarding X, Boudi stated that the criticism is directed at the creators of social media content, not the platforms themselves. He emphasized that it’s up to lawmakers to impose penalties on platforms, not their responsibility. However, he pointed out that cyber harassment cases are now being handled more rigorously by the judicial system, and in certain instances, offenders may even face imprisonment.

Coach Pedro Diaz shared with EbMaster that Khelif was profoundly impacted by the bullying she experienced during her Olympic run, not just herself, but also those close to her.

“During Khelif’s first Olympic fight, there was an unbelievable storm outside the ring, remarked Diaz, who runs Mundo Boxing Gym in Miami and began training with Khelif in February 2023. ‘I had never witnessed anything so appalling in my life,’ expressed the coach, who has prepared 21 Olympic champions before working with Khelif. Diaz urged Khelif to avoid social media to keep her undivided attention on winning the gold medal. ‘She’s incredibly intelligent and fiercely motivated,’ he praised, stating that her gold medal win was the most fulfilling coaching victory of his career.”

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2024-08-14 01:17