Baby Reindeer defamation case to proceed
Netflix and the creators of 'Baby Reindeer' face a legal setback as a federal judge ruled that a $170 million defamation case will proceed. Filed by Fiona Harvey, the case centres on the alleged portrayal of her in the series through Martha, a character accused of stalking.
Harvey alleges that the show falsely depicts her as a twice-convicted stalker. Netflix's attempt to dismiss the case under free speech laws was denied.
Regarding the controversy, Creator Richard Gadd had recently shared in a statement that, "Martha Scott is not Fiona Harvey," and "Martha is a fictional character with fictional personality traits that are very different than Harvey's."
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A trial is set for May 2025, but the court's ruling suggests Netflix may consider settling the case.
