17-09-2018 21:38 via theguardian.com

British diver sues Elon Musk for $75,000 over 'pedo' claim

Vernon Unsworth files lawsuit in LA seeking damages after row over Thai cave rescueA British diver who helped rescue young football players trapped in a Thai cave is suing the Tesla chief executive, Elon Musk, for defamation.Vernon Unsworth alleges that Musk falsely accused him on Twitter of being a paedophile. A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles federal court seeks at least $75,000 (£57,000) in damages and a court order preventing Musk from making further allegations, while Unsworth is also br
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