Elon Musk comes forward to help Indian origin doctor who needs almost $220k for legal fees - Video

Published On 2024-03-29T17:29:50+05:30 | Updated On 29 March 2024 5:29 PM IST

Overview

Amidst the turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill, a Canadian physician of Indian descent, found herself at the center of a storm. Her outspoken opposition to government policies regarding lockdowns and vaccination mandates catapulted her into the spotlight, but also into a legal quagmire. Facing staggering legal fees totaling CAD 300,000, Dr. Gill's financial stability crumbled under the weight of legal challenges, media scrutiny, and professional investigations.

In a gesture of solidarity, Elon Musk stepped forward, pledging his support to cover her expenses. Dr. Gill's journey was fraught with obstacles – from backlash in mainstream media to censorship on social platforms like Twitter, and even disciplinary actions from regulatory bodies. Despite these hardships, her resolve remained unshaken.

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Roshni Dhar

Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751