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Netflix faces $170 million lawsuit over Baby Reindeer stalker depiction
How much “truth” is in that true story?
Fiona Harvey is suing Netflix and Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd, saying her life has been “destroyed” by the show after being identified as the inspiration for Martha (pictured, portrayed by Jessica Gunning). In the series, which claims in its title card that it’s a “true story” based on Gadd’s personal experiences, the comedian plays a fictionalized version of himself being stalked by Martha. But we wanted it to exist in the sphere of art, as well as protect the people it’s based on.” Netflix said in a statement to CNN that the company intends “to defend this matter vigorously and to stand by Richard Gadd’s right to tell his story.”
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