Judge Allows X Corp. Lawsuit Against Media Matters

A Texas judge has denied a motion to dismiss Elon Musk's X Corp. lawsuit against Media Matters for America, allowing the case to proceed to trial on April 7, 2025. X accuses Media Matters of manipulating evidence to show advertisements from major companies like Apple and IBM appearing next to hateful content, leading to significant ad withdrawals. The lawsuit claims that Media Matters engaged in tortious interference and business disparagement, seeking damages and an injunction to remove the allegedly harmful report. Media Matters has characterized the lawsuit as frivolous, asserting it aims to intimidate critics of the platform. The ruling allows both X's and Media Matters' interpretations of the events to be argued in court, highlighting ongoing tensions over content moderation on social media. Musk's response to the ruling indicates his readiness to confront Media Matters in court, underscoring the high stakes involved.