Singapore’s High Court has ruled that a case brought by X’s Singapore subsidiary against Media Matters for America must be heard in the United States. X’s unit had sued Media Matters over an article claiming advertisements from major brands appeared next to content promoting Nazi ideology on the social media platform, formerly known as Twitter. The court determined that the dispute centers on actions taken by X in the US and that Singapore courts lack jurisdiction. Media Matters published a report in November alleging advertisers were placed alongside pro-Nazi posts, prompting some companies to pause advertising on the platform. X, owned by Elon Musk, disputed the report’s findings and accused Media Matters of attempting to harm X’s brand. The court’s decision effectively shifts the legal battle to the US legal system, where Media Matters is based. This ruling prevents X from pursuing the case within Singapore’s jurisdiction.
