Imane Khelif Speaks Out After Naming JK Rowling And Elon Musk In Huge Lawsuit

    Imane Khelif Addresses Controversial Lawsuit.

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    Algerian boxing champion Imane Khelif is in the spotlight for an unexpected reason.

    Gold medalist files a stunning lawsuit.

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    The Olympic gold medalist has spoken out after filing a jaw-dropping lawsuit.

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    Khelif is suing over alleged cyberbullying involving several high-profile figures.

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    In a bold move, she has named JK Rowling and Elon Musk in her legal complaint.

    Paris Olympics controversy leads to a major lawsuit.

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    The case arises from the intense controversy and harassment she experienced during the Paris Olympics.

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    In 2023, Khelif and Taiwanโ€™s Lin Yu-Ting were barred from a major International Boxing Association event.

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    The reason? Alleged tests showed โ€˜elevated levels of testosteroneโ€™ in both athletes.

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    The reason? Alleged tests showed โ€˜elevated levels of testosteroneโ€™ in both athletes.

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    Both athletes were assigned female at birth and have never identified as male or transgender.

    The birth certificate was shown on French TV.

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    Khelifโ€™s father went public with her birth certificate on French TV to clear up the confusion.

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    The tests that led to their exclusion were later discredited.

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    An International Olympic Committee spokesman declared the results โ€œso flawedโ€ that they were โ€œimpossible to engage with.โ€