October 30th 2024.
In 1989, a woman named Linda Napolitano claims to have been taken from her Manhattan apartment by aliens. This event has been a part of her story for decades, but now she is trying to stop a Netflix series about the incident from being released, according to reports.
The alleged abduction took place on November 30, 1989, when Linda says she was taken by three grey figures from her bedroom. What makes her story even more compelling is that there were allegedly around 20 witnesses to the event.
In 1996, author and well-known ufologist Budd Hopkins published a book called Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions, which detailed Linda's experience. It was reported that Budd had received a letter from two security agents who witnessed the abduction, which described Linda floating through an apartment window.
Now, a docu-series called The Manhattan Alien Abduction has been released on Netflix, consisting of three episodes. The synopsis reads: "A credulous ufologist, his skeptical wife and a woman claiming she was abducted by aliens. This docuseries unravels their relationships to find the truth."
However, it has now been revealed that Linda tried to block the release of the series, despite being a part of it. She filed a lawsuit, claiming that the show portrayed her as deceiving author Budd Hopkins and fabricating her story.
According to Linda's attorney, Robert Young, she feels "egregiously deceived" and would not have participated in the show if she knew how her claims would be portrayed. He added, "Litigation is a long war, many battles, and I have every confidence that we will eventually prevail."
In her complaint, filed in New York State Supreme Court, Linda also alleged that Budd's ex-wife, Carol Rainey, defamed her in the docu-series. Carol, who is also featured in the show, passed away in 2023 at the age of 74.
Linda claims that Carol was seeking revenge against her ex-husband and used the show as a way to get back at him, instead of portraying the truth as it was written about in Budd's book. She also states that she wouldn't have agreed to participate in the show if she knew her experience would be misrepresented.
The lawsuit also accuses the producers of reckless and fraudulent behavior, and Linda has requested a restraining order to stop the release of the series and any promotional materials related to it.
Before the show was released, Forbes reported that Linda and Budd's estate had filed a lawsuit against Netflix, as well as the production companies and other individuals involved in the show. The Agency has reached out to Netflix and the production companies for comment.
The Manhattan Alien Abduction is now available to stream on Netflix. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, you can contact the entertainment team by emailing them, calling their phone number, or visiting their website. They would love to hear from you.
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