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Judge Allows Defamation Suit to Proceed Against Netflix Series ‘Baby Reindeer,’ Citing Perceived Assertions of Fact in Portrayal

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In a significant legal development, a judge has ruled that the Netflix show “Baby Reindeer,” despite claiming to weave fiction with facts, could be perceived by audiences as a depiction of actual events. This ruling paves the way for Fiona Harvey’s defamation case to proceed against both the series and its streaming service. The judgment, issued by Judge Gary Klausner, disputes the defense presented by Netflix which described the show as primarily fictional. The on-screen declaration at the series’ onset stating, “This is a true story,” plays a crucial role in the court’s decision, suggesting … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Loses D.C. Law License Following Controversial Election Assertions

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Washington, D.C. – Rudy Giuliani, former attorney to President Donald Trump, has been disbarred in Washington, D.C., escalating his legal troubles and marking another fallout from his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The D.C. Court of Appeals issued the disbarment following a disciplinary process that found Giuliani guilty of making false statements while acting in his capacity as Trump’s representative. The court’s ruling highlighted Giuliani’s unsubstantiated claims that the election was stolen and plagued with issues, assertions which have been widely debunked by multiple courts and by the Justice Department itself. Giuliani’s … Read more