Former SpaceX Employees Sue Elon Musk Over Sexual Harassment Claims, Claim Retaliation After Speaking Out Against Musk's Behavior

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Eight former SpaceX employees filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk in California state court, alleging sexual harassment and retaliation. The lawsuit claims Musk created an unwelcome hostile work environment by sharing offensive content that demeaned women and the LGBTQ+ community, leading to further harassment from coworkers. After Musk publicly mocked misconduct allegations against him, the workers wrote an open letter raising concerns about his behavior and SpaceX's culture. The lawsuit alleges the workers were fired in retaliation for the open letter. The Wall Street Journal reported allegations that Musk made sexual advances to women at SpaceX, including a former intern.