Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk, CEO of X (formerly Twitter), and J.K. Rowling, accusing them of "acts of aggravated cyber harassment." 

The complaint, submitted to French authorities by Khelif's attorney Nabil Boudi, seeks an investigation into "whoever it feels necessary" to deal with.

Boudi mentioned that the lawsuit aims to combat online hate speech and protect Khelif's dignity, potentially targeting individuals abroad who made unsubstantiated transgender accusations on social media to damage her public image.

"What we’re asking is that the prosecution investigates not only these people but whoever it feels necessary. If the case goes to court, they will stand trial, could target personalities overseas. 

"The prosecutor’s office combating online hate speech has the possibility to make requests for mutual legal assistance with other countries," Boudi told Variety, as shared by American influencer Collin Rugg on X on August 14, 2024. 

Khelif, addressing the media about the transgender accusations, stated, “I have made statements to the media saying that I fully qualify to take part in this competition. I am a woman like any other woman. I was born a woman and lived as such and I compete as a woman. There are enemies of success, that is what I call them. It just gives my gold medal an extra special taste because of their attacks.”

Khelif won gold in the women's boxing division at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. 

She went viral after her dominant performance despite failing a gender test the previous year.

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BREAKING: Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling named in a lawsuit filed by Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif, accusing them of "acts of aggravated cyber harassment."

The complaint was filed to French authorities by Khelif's attorney who says he hopes the prosecution investigates "whoever it… pic.twitter.com/dA89fcH6lq

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 13, 2024