J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk both named in cyberbullying lawsuit filed by Olympic champion Imane Khelif (Page 4 ) | August 23, 2024

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Boudi also clarified that although the complaint mentions some names already he hopes the ‘prosecution investigates not only these people but whoever it feels necessary,’ adding that they will stand trial if the case goes to court and that it could ‘target personalities overseas.’

Following her match against Italy’s Angela Carini, Khelif was subjected to a wave of online hate and misinformation regarding her eligibility to compete in the Olympics’ female category for boxing.

Khelif’s fight against Carini sparked intense controversy. (Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

At the height of the controversy, Rowling posted a picture from Khelif’s bout against Carini to Twitter and accused her of being a man who was ‘enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head.’

As for Musk, the billionaire replied to a post from swimmer Riley Gaines that said ‘men don’t belong in women’s sports,’ writing: „Absolutely.”