Coverage dated April 7, 2024

Brazil Supreme Court investigating Elon Musk over obstruction, disinformation on X

Headline from CBS News

Brazil's Supreme Court is investigating the dissemination of fake news on X and alleged obstruction by its owner, Elon Musk.

CBS News's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

Read the reports

Reports & sources

42 articles, oldest first.

France 24
Brazil judge orders probe on Elon Musk after refusal to block accounts on X (opens France 24)
Published Apr 7, 2024
France 24's feed description
A Supreme Court judge in Brazil ordered an investigation Sunday of Elon Musk after the mogul criticised the magistrate and accused him of censorship for blocking social media accounts suspected of spreading…
CBS News
Brazil Supreme Court investigating Elon Musk over obstruction, disinformation on X (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 7, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Brazil's Supreme Court is investigating the dissemination of fake news on X and alleged obstruction by its owner, Elon Musk.
Fox News
Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over alleged fake news and obstruction (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 7, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has named Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over fake news and opened a separate investigation into Musk for alleged obstruction.
WDIO Duluth
Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction (opens WDIO Duluth)
Published Apr 7, 2024
WDIO Duluth's feed description
A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice is adding Elon Musk to an investigation over the dissemination of fake news and investigating him separately for alleged obstruction. Justice Alexandre de Moraes noted that Musk began a “disinformation campaign” regarding the top court’s actions, including…
Digital Journal
Brazil judge orders probe of Musk over censorship charge (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 7, 2024
Digital Journal's feed description
A Supreme Court judge in Brazil ordered an investigation Sunday of Elon Musk after the mogul criticized the magistrate and accused him of censorship for
The Daily Caller
Brazilian Judge Orders Criminal Probe Of Elon Musk As They Tussle Over ‘Fake News’ Online (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 7, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
A Brazilian judge ordered the government to carry out a criminal probe of Telsa CEO Elon Musk late Sunday, according to multiple media reports.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Brazil Supreme Court justice investigating Elon Musk over fake news and alleged obstruction (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 7, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news and opened a separate...
Latin Times
Why Has Elon Musk Suddenly Become Entangled in a Battle Over Fake News with Brazil's Supreme Court (opens Latin Times)
Published Apr 7, 2024
Latin Times's feed description
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has said that Musk began waging a "disinformation campaign" over a separate investigation
NBC 6 South Florida
Brazil Supreme Court justice opens inquiry into Elon Musk, escalating dispute over misinformation (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Apr 7, 2024
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
Judge Alexandre de Moraes is a staunch supporter of regulations designed to rein in misinformation online in Brazil.
Insider
Elon Musk just found someone else to fight with (opens Insider)
Published Apr 7, 2024
Insider's feed description
In the latest feud involving Elon Musk, Brazil's top justice announced he'll investigate Musk for possible obstruction of justice.
Breitbart News
Brazil: ‘Fake News’ Crusader Judge Orders Investigation of Elon Musk for 'Obstruction of Justice' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 7, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Brazilian “anti-fake news crusader” Alexandre de Moraes has opened an inquiry into Elon Musk and Twitter for defying censorship orders.
WSVN Miami
Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk over fake news and obstruction - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 7, 2024
WSVN Miami's feed description
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice has included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination
News Nation Now
Brazil Supreme Court justice orders investigation of Elon Musk (opens News Nation Now)
Published Apr 7, 2024
News Nation Now's feed description
A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news.
The Week
Brazil accuses Musk of 'disinformation campaign' (opens The Week)
Published Apr 7, 2024
The Week's feed description
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes opened an inquiry into Elon Musk, saying the X owner was waging a public
Al Jazeera
Brazilian judge orders probe of Elon Musk amid X disinformation row (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 7, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
Judge orders obstruction of justice inquiry after Musk says he will defy court order, calls for judge’s impeachment.
Wyoming Public Media
Brazil's Supreme Court judge opens an investigation of Elon Musk over misinformation (opens Wyoming Public Media)
Published Apr 7, 2024
Wyoming Public Media's feed description
A Brazilian Supreme Court justice included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news and opened a separate investigation into Musk for alleged obstruction.
Forbes
Brazil’s Dispute With Elon Musk: Here’s What To Know As Judge Orders Investigation Into Billionaire (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 7, 2024
Forbes's feed description
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes accused Musk of “instigating disobedience” and obstruction of justice after refusing to comply with an order to ban accounts in Brazil.
NBC News
Elon Musk will be investigated over fake news and obstruction in Brazil (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 7, 2024
NBC News's feed description
A crusading Brazilian Supreme Court justice included Elon Musk as a target in an ongoing investigation over the dissemination of fake news and opened a separate investigation late Sunday into the executive for alleged obstruction.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.