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Musk Slams Judge in Voyeur Case
16 Mar
Summary
- A student avoided jail for filming a woman in a public restroom.
- Elon Musk criticized the Australian judge's decision.
- The victim now fears using public restrooms.
In February 2025, a medical student at the University of Melbourne, Bao Phuc Cao, was caught filming a woman in a public toilet at a Docklands shopping center. Despite the serious nature of the offense, described by the magistrate as "of the most intimate kind," Cao avoided a jail sentence.
Magistrate Michelle Mykytowycz imposed a 12-month adjourned undertaking, requiring Cao to be of good behavior without a conviction. The judge cited Cao's guilty plea, youth, and lack of family in Australia as factors. However, she emphasized the need to denounce such offending and protect women's safety in public utilities.
The victim's impact statement revealed profound long-term effects, including anxiety and hypervigilance, making her unable to use public restrooms. Elon Musk has publicly condemned the judge's ruling, tweeting "Deport the judge."
