Federal Court Advances Defamation Case Against Netflix Over ‘Baby Reindeer’s’ Portrayal Discrepancies
LOS ANGELES — A defamation lawsuit against Netflix will proceed after a federal judge ruled that the portrayal in the streaming service’s series “Baby Reindeer” deviated significantly from the truth. The show claimed to be a true story, drawing legal scrutiny and public controversy. “Baby Reindeer,” features Richard Gadd as the fictional Donny Dunn, who endures persistent stalking by a character named Martha Scott, portrayed by Jessica Gunning. The narrative parallels Gadd’s own experiences but with dramatized elements, which became the center of the legal battle when Fiona Harvey, a Scottish lawyer, claimed the series … Read more