Vernon Unsworth
Vernon Unsworth is a British cave diver renowned for his critical role in the rescue of a youth football team trapped in a flooded cave in Thailand in 2018. He became embroiled in a public dispute with Elon Musk after Musk referred to him as a 'pedo' on social media, leading Unsworth to file a defamation lawsuit against the billionaire for £142 million. Unsworth's case highlighted the challenges faced by individuals standing up against powerful figures, as he described the experience of going 'toe to toe with a billionaire bully' in court.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,863 | $2,700,000 | 1,148$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 28,863 | $2,700,000 | 1,148$ |
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United Kingdom:
Unsworth was called a 'pedo guy' by Musk after helping rescue boys trapped in a Thai cave.
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Australia:
Unsworth sued Musk after being called a 'pedo' in a public dispute regarding a cave rescue.
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