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Elon Musk threatens to sue over Gibney documentary's "space lasers" claim

Sep 10, 2026 · Bobby Allyn

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Elon Musk threatens to sue over Gibney documentary's "space lasers" claim
President Donald Trump, right, speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington.
President Donald Trump, right, speaks during a news conference with Elon Musk in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Washington.

The tech billionaire's attorney has put documentarian Alex Gibney and his production company on legal notice, claiming the Oscar-winning director defamed Musk in his nearly four-hour documentary.

(Image credit: Evan Vucci)

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