Missouri AG Investigates Media Matters Amid Legal Battles Over X's Advertising Practices
The investigation follows a report by Media Matters that led to major corporations pulling ads from X, sparking a series of lawsuits and raising questions about free speech on social media platforms.
- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has launched an investigation into Media Matters for America, alleging the organization used fraud to solicit donations and trick advertisers into withdrawing from the social media platform X.
- The investigation follows a report by Media Matters that claimed X, owned by Elon Musk, was placing ads next to Nazi-related content, leading to several major corporations pulling their advertising from the platform.
- In response to the report, Musk filed a lawsuit against Media Matters, accusing the organization of manipulation and defamation.
- Media Matters has also filed a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who launched a similar investigation into the organization, claiming the investigation violates the First Amendment.
- The series of lawsuits and investigations highlight a growing dispute over the content and advertising practices on X, with implications for free speech and the role of social media platforms.
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