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Warning: This article contains allegations of child sexual abuse which some readers may find distressing.
Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has been accused of child sex abuse.
This is according to an investigation conducted by the New York Times which claimed that the businessman has sexually abused five of his children and stepchildren since 1993.
The report went on to allege that these accusations have significantly contributed to Elon’s strained relationship with his father.
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In fact, the report goes on to suggest that relatives have got in touch with the tech mogul for help and he ‘has sometimes taken action to intercede’.
In response to questions asked by the New York Times, the publication shared that Errol had said ‘the reports are false and nonsense in the extreme’.
Errol went on to argue that the ‘accusations were concocted by family members who were “putting the children up to say false things” and that they were trying to get money from Elon Musk’.
According to the publication, Errol also allegedly claimed to be aware of only one abuse allegation, but in the same message offered explanations for the circumstances around two others.
He added that he has a good relationship with son Elon and they ‘are very close’.
Meanwhile, Elon and his personal lawyer reportedly didn’t respond to the publication’s request for comment.
The New York times has cited personal letters, emails, interviews with family members, and police and court records as part of its investigation.
In 2010, one relative reportedly wrote Elon a five-page letter about the accusations, asking him to intervene - however, it is unknown whether he ever read it.
It allegedly read: “We really need your advice, help and guidance in these matters because we daily see these children suffer.”
According to the publication, Errol has at least nine children and stepchildren and has been married to three women.
However, Elon has been estranged from his dad for many years and has previously branded him a ‘terrible human being’.
In an interview with Rolling Stone back in 2017, speaking about his father, Elon said: “You have no idea about how bad. Almost every crime you can possibly think of, he has done. Almost every evil thing you could possibly think of, he has done.”
He added: “He was such a terrible human being. You have no idea. My dad will have a carefully thought-out plan of evil. He will plan evil.”
The tech boss went on to confirm that he does not communicate with his dad in a 2023 biography.
LADbible Group has contacted Elon Musk for comment.
If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence regarding the welfare of a child, contact the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000, 10am-8pm Monday to Friday. If you are a child seeking advice and support, call Childline for free on 0800 1111, 24/7.
