Netflix Asks Court to Dismiss Tyra Banks Defamation Suit over ANTM Documentary
Netflix says Tyra Banks is challenging routine editing choices and a signed waiver, not defamation, in its bid to toss her lawsuit.
- On Friday, Netflix filed an anti-SLAPP motion to dismiss supermodel Tyra Banks' defamation suit over the docuseries 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model,' arguing she contests routine editorial decisions.
- Banks sued in June, alleging the documentary deceptively edited her interview to portray her as insensitive to contestant Shandi Sullivan, who alleged sexual assault during the show's second season in Milan.
- Netflix's lawyers noted that Banks signed a waiver giving up creative control and argued her full response, 'I do remember her story,' appears in the second episode, contradicting her claims.
- The 28-page motion states Banks' theory 'reduces to a request for more airtime and an edit more to her liking,' while Netflix continues to vigorously defend directors Daniel Sivan and Mor Loushy.
- Netflix is aiming for an October 30 hearing on the motion, maintaining that defamation law does not permit subjects to second-guess editorial judgments simply because they prefer different outcomes.
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'ANTM' Angst: Netflix Defends Docuseries From Tyra Banks’ Defamation Claims, Says Suit Should Be Dismissed
Tyra Banks sues Netflix over 'Next Top Model' docuseries, but Netflix seeks dismissal, arguing editorial discretion. The post ‘ANTM’ Angst: Netflix Defends Docuseries From Tyra Banks’ Defamation Claims, Says Suit Should Be Dismissed appeared first on Bossip.
Tyra Banks accuses Netflix of having snatched quotes from her context and thus created a "wrong and slanderous" narrative. However, the streaming service does not let the moderator's complaint sit on her and goes into the offensive.
Netflix breaks silence on Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over her 'America’s Next Top Model' portrayal
Netflix breaks silence on Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit over her 'America’s Next Top Model' portrayalNetflix has clapped back at Tyra Banks' defamation lawsuit against the streaming channel for her portrayal in the America’s Next Top Model docuseries, Reality Check.The American model...
Netflix Fires Back Against Tyra Banks’ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Docuseries Defamation Lawsuit
"Banks understands editorial discretion. She created, hosted, and executive produced 24 seasons of ANTM, making the same kinds of editorial decisions she now attacks — what footage to include, what to omit, and how to present competing narratives," the motion reads.
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