Police Search X’s Premises in France as Prosecutors Summon Elon Musk

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le StradicFebruary 3, 2026 at 01:24 PM

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French police searched X's premises in France on Tuesday as prosecutors issued a summons to Elon Musk, owner of the social media company. The investigation, led by the Paris prosecutor's office, involves seven accusations, including complicity in distributing child pornography and denying crimes against humanity. The case was sparked by concerns over X's algorithm raised by French centrist lawmaker Éric Bothorel last year. The investigation has escalated a trans-Atlantic dispute between European officials and American tech companies over regulating social media. Musk had previously denied the accusations, calling them "politically-motivated" and claiming they were an attempt to restrict free speech. The search marks a significant escalation in the dispute, which has revealed differences over free speech and regulation between Europe and the US.

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