The New York Times reports tech billionaire Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, has been accused of sexually abusing his children.
“The allegations against Errol Musk involve five of his children and stepchildren, whom he was accused of abusing in South Africa and California, according to police and court records, personal correspondence, social workers and interviews with family members,” says the Times, with the earliest accusation was in 1993 when Errol Musk’s stepdaughter, then 4 years old, told relatives he had touched her at the family house.
Errol Musk, who has at least nine children and stepchildren and has been married to three women, maintains a powerful grip over much of the family.
Errol Musk, born in Pretoria, South Africa, has long been a controversial figure in the Musk family history. He worked as an electromechanical engineer and property developer in South Africa during the apartheid era. His relationship with his children, particularly his most famous son Elon Musk, has been notably strained and publicly complex
The family dynamics have been marked by significant tension and public discord. Elon Musk has previously spoken about a difficult relationship with his father, describing him as emotionally abusive and challenging to deal with. In various interviews, Elon has characterized his father as a problematic presence in the family's life.
Errol Musk's personal life has been characterized by multiple marriages and a large number of children. He has been open about his complicated family relationships in various media interviews, often making controversial statements that have drawn public scrutiny.