Elon Musk Caves To Supreme Court Ruling After $1 Million Fine Per Day

By: Ava Parker
September 26, 2024
Justice Alexander de Moraes
A Severe Punishment
Elon Musk’s social media platform, X was been hit with a severe punishment in Brazil after failing to combat misinformation, OKMagazine.com is reporting. Musk finally agreed to comply with the Brazilian Supreme Court orders after initially resisting. X was briefly inaccessible in Brazil due to Musk’s refusal to comply with court demands. After the court imposed significant fines, Musk appears to have changed his mind.
The Daily Penalty
Brazil’s Supreme Court placed a daily penalty of almost $1 million against X.
Switching Network Providers
The court accused Musk of circumventing a court-ordered ban by switching network providers.
Restored Access
The switch temporarily restored access to the site after operations in Brazil were shut down.
Justice Alexander de Moraes
Justice Alexander de Moraes ordered X to immediately block user access or face the fine.
Combatting Misinformation
Moraes emphasized the need to combat misinformation and protect democracy following recent violent incidents in Brazil.
Regulatory Measures
The situation has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Brazil’s regulatory measures and its impact on Musk’s other businesses, including SpaceX and Tesla.