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Netflix Seeks Dismissal of Tyra Banks Defamation Lawsuit Over Documentary Editing
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First reported by Mako · 4 hours ago
What happened
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. The case will test if documentary editing can be legally defamatory.
- 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.
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