Elon Musk asked one of his employees to bear his children.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk finds himself in the eye of a storm, following the publication of a bombshell report in a leading US daily accusing the billionaire businessman of serious misconduct, including sexual harassment. The report, published by The Wall Street Journalbased on extensive interviews and document reviews, paints a disturbing picture of boundary-blurring behavior on Musk’s part.
Here are 5 shocking revelations from the Elon Musk report:
Sexual relations with subordinates
The report details multiple instances in which SpaceX’s founder began intimate relationships with female employees, including a former intern and an engineering colleague. One woman alleged that Musk pursued her romantically, invited her to his mansion and often texted her late at night, which she said made her job difficult.
Allegations of sexual harassment
A SpaceX flight attendant alleged that Musk exposed himself to her and made inappropriate advances by offering her gifts in exchange for sexual favors, the report said. However, Musk has denied the allegations, claiming they are “completely untrue.”
Elon Musk asked one of his employees to bear his children
Another former SpaceX employee claimed Musk asked her to have his babies multiple times, which she declined each time. However, he has a twin with Shivon Zilis, an executive at Musk’s Neuralink company. Ms. Zilis said he encouraged her to have children and later offered to become a sperm donor, the WSJ reported.
Drug use
The report also addresses concerns from former executives and employees about Musk’s drug use, including LSD, cocaine and ecstasy. Despite these allegations, Musk’s lawyer clarified that he regularly undergoes random drug tests and has never failed them.
Lack of accountability
Former executives and employees claim that Elon Musk’s leadership style has created an environment where complaints are not effectively addressed. Despite assurances from SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell that all complaints are thoroughly investigated, the report suggests there has been a consistent failure to enforce company policies.
Elon Musk did not immediately respond to these allegations.
The latest controversy comes after The New York Times exposed Musk’s alleged affair with Nicole Shanahan, the former wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin. The affair reportedly caused Ms. Shanahan’s separation from Mr. Brin, which led to their divorce.
