Musk denies he sexually harassed flight attendant; Tesla shares sink


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Elon Musk argues that the reports of his sexual misconduct are a politically motivated attack against him. © Reuters May 21, 2022 04:31 JST | U.S. Copy Copied (Reuters) -- Tesla Inc Chief Executive Elon Musk has denounced as "utterly untrue" claims in a news report that he sexually harassed a flight attendant on a private jet in 2016. Shares of the electric carmaker skidded more than 10% on Friday amid concerns that the alleged sexual misconduct and Musk's political comments could threaten to damage Tesla's brand and sales. Business Insider reported on Thursday that Musk's private company SpaceX paid...