Netflix shouldn't have called 'Baby Reindeer' a true story, judge says, opening the way for defamation lawsuit
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Judge Gary Klausner's ruling stated that Netflix was wrong to call "Baby Reindeer" a "true story," highlighting, "Less than two minutes into the first show, the text 'this is a true story' appears on screen." This led viewers to believe the series was factual, prompting them to identify the real Martha. The judge noted that such claims by Netflix could reach the level of actual malice in the context of defamation.
Fiona Harvey claims that Netflix's series intentionally caused her emotional distress by portraying her as a villainous character. She is suing for $170 million, asserting that the series falsely depicts her as having committed violent acts against Richard Gadd, the creator of the show. According to her, the harms caused by this misrepresentation have been substantial, impacting her reputation and personal life.
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