The tech billionaire dismissed the allegations as a political hit piece and paid $250,000 to resolve them.

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According to Insider, the flight attendant told her friend that Musk propositioned her in his private cabin during a flight to London, but neither of them named.

According to Insider, Musk exposed his genitals to the attendant and said he would buy her a horse if she gave him an erotic massage.

The attendant told her friend that after she refused Musk's advances, her work shifts were reduced, giving her the impression that she was being punished.

The flight attendant signed an agreement not to reveal information about Musk or his businesses in return for a $250,000 severance package after she filed a complaint with the human resources department.

Musk dismissed the story as a political hit piece and claimed there was more to it.

Musk and his company did not respond to the request for comment.

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According to Insider, Musk's accuser told her friend that after working as a cabin crew member, she was told to become a masseuse so she could give Musk massages. Some employees of the company get massages as a perk. Musk has not been accused of sexual harassment before, though four female former interns at the company publicly accused Musk of nonconsensual grabbing from male employees. At least one of the interns said she never received a response to her sexual harassment complaints, despite being promised by the president and COO that the company would investigate all harassment claims. Six women have sued Musk's company, accusing them oframpant sexual harassment.

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According to Forbes, Musk has a net worth of $218 billion and owns a 9.2% stake in the social media company. The billionaire said last week that he was putting his deal on hold because of concerns about the size of the problem.

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