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Elon Musk pledges to support Dr. Gill
Dr. Gill initiated legal action against 23 individuals, including doctors, journalists, and news organizations, accusing them of participating in a defamation campaign against her
Elon Musk pledges to support Dr. Gill /
Indo-Canadian immunology and paediatrics specialist Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill finds herself entangled in a legal battle arising from her Covid-related social media posts. Grappling with a daunting CA$300,000 in legal fees, she has garnered support from an undisclosed entity, pledged to cover her expenses.
In the midst of the 2020 global pandemic, Dr. Gill, an Indian-origin physician based in Canada, voiced opposition against government-enforced lockdowns and vaccination mandates. However, her stance encountered legal action from medical organizations and censorship from a social media platform, referred to here as "X".
In support of your right to speak https://t.co/qWCOYYALPf
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 24, 2024
In a recent turn of events, tech mogul Elon Musk became aware of Dr. Gill's crowdfunding campaign aimed at settling her legal judgment. Consequently, he pledged support to assist her cause. The supporting entity, referred to as "X," has now committed to financing the remainder of Dr. Gill's campaign, ensuring she can settle her US$300,000 judgment and cover her legal expenses.
X is proud to help defend Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill against the government-supported efforts to cancel her speech.@dockaurG is a practicing physician in Canada, specializing in immunology and pediatrics. Because she spoke out publicly on Twitter (now X) in opposition to the… https://t.co/IujDSeBGBN
— News (@XNews) March 24, 2024
Gill confirmed that X contacted her directly confirming the X owner's “commitment to pay remainder of campaign to reach US$300K”. “Elon has promised to assisting my appeal of 3 CPSO cautions, for my 2020 tweets opposing lockdowns, to the very end (ONCA & SCC if needed),” she said in a tweet.
.@elonmusk’s @X contacted me directly confirming Elon’s commitment to pay remainder of campaign to reach $300K AND Elon has committed to assisting my appeal of 3 CPSO cautions, for my 2020 tweets opposing lockdowns, to the very end (ONCA & SCC if needed)
— Kulvinder Kaur MD (@dockaurG) March 24, 2024
May Waheguru bless you https://t.co/1fsIWmoVcS
According to a statement released, “Dr. Gill faced harassment from mainstream media and censorship from the prior management of the social media platform, now known as "X," due to her outspoken views against Covid-related government policies. Moreover, she underwent investigations and disciplinary proceedings by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, leading to the placement of "cautions" on her permanent public record.”
Dr. Gill's social media posts drew heavy criticism from the medical community and mainstream media outlets. In response, she initiated legal action against 23 individuals, including doctors, journalists, and news organizations, accusing them of participating in a defamation campaign against her.
However, a judge dismissed Dr. Gill's lawsuit, citing anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation) legislation. The judge determined that Dr. Gill's objective was to suppress her critics' freedom of expression on a public platform. Consequently, Dr. Gill was instructed to cover the defendants' legal costs.
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