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Netflix Seeks Dismissal of Tyra Banks Defamation Lawsuit Over Documentary Editing
Netflix has requested dismissal of Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over a documentary about "America's Next Top Model." Banks claims the film misleadingly portrayed her regarding a sexual assault allegation on the show. Netflix argues the editing was legitimate and includes Banks' full response elsewhere in the series.
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What happened
- 01Tyra Banks sued Netflix and Israeli directors over a documentary about "America's Next Top Model."
- 02Banks alleges the documentary falsely portrayed her as insensitive to a sexual assault claim.
- 03Netflix argues Banks' editing complaints are routine and not defamatory.
- 04The full interview response from Banks was included in another episode, Netflix says.
- 05Banks' lawyer demands Netflix release the full unedited interview footage.
- 06The court will decide if documentary editing can legally constitute defamation.
The case will test if documentary editing can be legally defamatory.
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