Errol Musk Accused of Abuse by Multiple Family Members

A recent investigation by The New York Times has revealed decades-long allegations of sexual abuse against Errol Musk, who is the father of tech billionaire Elon Musk.

The findings, rooted in police records and the accounts of family members, suggest that five of his children and stepchildren have been victims, highlighting a history of family conflict that has repeatedly involved one of the world’s wealthiest individuals.

A Pattern of Allegations Spanning Decades

The investigation details claims against Errol Musk that stretch over thirty years, from 1993 to as recently as 2023. The alleged victims consist of five of his children and stepchildren. The earliest reported incident involves his four-year-old stepdaughter, who confided in relatives about inappropriate touching. Additional claims have surfaced alleging that he abused two of his daughters and a stepson.

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— TMZ (@TMZ) September 23, 2025

Family Appeals to Elon Musk for Intervention

As these allegations came to light, several family members reached out to Elon Musk for help. The billionaire has intervened at various points, offering financial support to his former stepmother and step-sisters while trying to keep the children away from their grandfather in California. He’s also covered the rehab costs for one of his former step-sisters and provides her with monthly financial assistance.

Law Enforcement Investigations Yield Limited Outcomes

According to the report, three law enforcement investigations were launched in response to these claims. However, two of these investigations ended without any significant outcomes, and the status of the third one is still uncertain. Errol Musk has not faced any criminal charges related to these allegations.

Errol Musk’s Relationship with His Stepdaughter

One especially complicated facet of this story is Errol Musk’s relationship with his stepdaughter, Jana Bezuidenhout. Once she reached adulthood, they became involved romantically and now have two children together. This relationship emerged after years of allegations regarding her childhood.

A Strained Father-Son Relationship

Elon Musk has been open about his troubled relationship with his father, infamously stating in a Rolling Stone interview that Errol had done “almost every evil thing you could possibly think of.” He described his father as having a “carefully thought-out plan of evil.” This estrangement takes on new context with the recent allegations.

Errol Musk’s Vehement Denial of All Claims

In response, Errol Musk has vehemently denied all accusations, dismissing the New York Times report as “nonsense” and “false.” He contends that family members are “putting the children up to say false things” in an effort to extort money from his notable son, Elon Musk.