Plagiarism

Jury Exonerates M. Night Shyamalan in ‘Servant’ Plagiarism Case, Series Declared Original Work

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A federal jury recently exonerated director M. Night Shyamalan and colleagues involved in the Apple TV+ series “Servant,” freeing them from accusations of plagiarism. The decision, made in a rare jury trial for this type of dispute, found that the thriller series was not derived from filmmaker Francesca Gregorini’s movie “The Truth About Emanuel.” Typically, lawsuits alleging copyright infringement in the entertainment industry are dismissed or settled out of court. However, this case escalated to an unusual extent, even prompting Shyamalan himself to testify. He firmly denied any familiarity with Gregorini’s work, describing any narrative … Read more

Verdict Delivered: Conclusion of M. Night Shyamalan’s Prolonged Copyright Battle Over Plagiarism Claims

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Philadelphia, PA — After a prolonged legal battle that has captivated the attention of Hollywood and the creative industries, a jury has finally reached a verdict in the copyright lawsuit against acclaimed filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. The case, which originated five years ago, involved allegations that Shyamalan plagiarized elements of his 2017 film. The lawsuit was brought forward by an unknown scriptwriter who claimed that the premise and significant parts of the screenplay of Shyamalan’s movie were substantially similar to a script they had previously submitted to various production companies, including one where Shyamalan had … Read more

Courthouse Drama Unveiled as Clerk Admits to Plagiarism: The Shocking Truth Behind ‘Behind the Doors of Justice’

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Hendersonville, North Carolina – In the ongoing trial of Alex Murdaugh, Becky Hill, the clerk of court for Colleton County, took the stand on Monday. As the trial delves into allegations of wrongdoing and misbehavior, Hill faced tough questioning from defense attorney Dick Harpootlian. Hill’s book, “Behind the Doors of Justice,” which she co-wrote with Neil Gordon, proved to be a focal point of the cross-examination. During the intense questioning, Hill confessed to plagiarizing parts of her self-published book. Despite objections from the prosecution, Harpootlian was permitted to continue his line of questioning. Hill admitted … Read more

Aritzia Wins Landmark Lawsuit Dismissing Claims of Artistic Plagiarism Over Pink Sculptures

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VANCOUVER, CANADA – A federal lawsuit accusing Vancouver-based retailer Aritzia of copyright infringement has been dismissed by a judge in the United States. The lawsuit claimed that Aritzia copied an artist’s work with hot pink, squiggle-shaped sculptures that were displayed in stores in early 2023. However, Judge Jeffrey White ruled that the artist, Richard X. Zawitz, was seeking to protect the style of his art, known as Tangle sculptures, rather than a specific product protected under copyright law. In his decision, Judge White stated that “style, no matter how creative, is an idea, and is … Read more