"The city Law Department announced that a settlement was reached with Jordan McGraw, Dr. Phil's son and producer of Behind the Badge, allowing the NYPD to have final editorial control over the series."
"The city had sued McGraw's production company, claiming that unedited episodes could reveal the identities of undercover officers and sensitive police operations, posing a threat to their safety."
"McGraw's lawyer expressed confidence that the series would highlight the human side of the NYPD, despite the initial legal challenges regarding the content of the show."
A reality series titled 'Behind the Badge,' hosted by Dr. Phil, will be released under the editorial control of the NYPD following a settlement with the city Law Department. The city had previously sued to enforce control over the series due to concerns about revealing sensitive information. The settlement was announced in court, where it was stated that the series would showcase the human side of the police department. The city had sought a restraining order to block the show's release until editing was completed.
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