Judge Allows Woman to Pursue Defamation Claim Against Netflix Over ‘True Story’ Claims in ‘Baby Reindeer’
Los Angeles, California — In a significant legal ruling, a U.S. District Court Judge in California has allowed Fiona Harvey, the woman implicated in the Netflix series “Baby Reindeer,” to proceed with her defamation lawsuit against the streaming giant. Harvey claims the show falsely portrayed her as a criminal who committed severe acts against the series’ creator, Richard Gadd, including sexual assault and physical violence. The controversy centers on the series’ opening claim that it is a “true story,” which Harvey alleges led viewers to identify her in real life, resulting in considerable distress and … Read more