Netflix is being sued for defamation by Scottish lawyer Fiona Harvey over Richard Gadd’s Baby Reindeer series, where Harvey claims she is the inspiration behind the show’s Martha character, a stalker. Harvey is seeking injunctive relief and $120 million in damages.
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Fiona Harvey suing Netflix over Baby Reindeer series for defamation
Harvey claims she was inspiration behind Martha character, denies allegations of stalking and assault
Netflix facing lawsuit seeking $120 million in damages
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Defamation lawsuit filed by Fiona Harvey against Netflix and Baby Reindeer showrunners
Allegations of portraying Harvey as a convicted stalker and sexual assaulter in the show
Claims of misrepresentation of facts and lack of investigation by Netflix