June 17th 2024.
New explosive information has come to light in the Baby Reindeer case, as the lawyers representing the "real Martha", Fiona Harvey, have made a bold demand. According to reports, Harvey's legal team is calling for the release of thousands of texts and emails as part of a whopping £135 million lawsuit against Netflix. This comes after the streaming giant released the highly controversial Baby Reindeer, billed as a true story but now facing allegations of "brutal lies" from Harvey.
In the lawsuit filing, Harvey accuses Netflix of distorting the truth and portraying her in a negative light in the seven-part series, which was inspired by Richard Gadd's real-life experience but adapted for the screen. The story follows Donny, who is terrorized by Martha after a chance encounter at the pub where he works. Martha becomes obsessed with Donny after he shows her a small act of kindness, leading to a toxic and unhealthy infatuation that takes over his life both on and off-screen.
Donny is bombarded with daily messages from Martha, starting with emails and escalating to hundreds of hours worth of voice messages and a staggering 41,000 emails. According to sources, Harvey is seeking damages of £40 million for mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of business, as well as £15 million in punitive damages. She is also demanding the release of the texts and emails in question.
The series concludes with Martha receiving a nine-month prison sentence, but it is later revealed that she had previously served four-and-a-half years for a previous stalking conviction. Internet sleuths were the first to link Harvey to the show, which has been viewed by over 50 million people, before she spoke publicly about it in an interview with Piers Morgan.
In the interview, Harvey called the series a "work of fiction" and "hyperbole," vehemently denying the characterization of her as a stalker with a criminal record. Now, through her lawyer, she has once again spoken out against the show, stating that she has "no doubt" the character of Martha was intended to be a portrayal of her.
Harvey's lawyer has also criticized the show in the legal documents filed in California, stating that Baby Reindeer is not a true story and that Harvey has never been charged with any crime. She claims that no one ever approached her for comment or permission to use her image in the series.
The lawsuit further alleges that Netflix and Gadd knowingly spread lies about Harvey, including that she is a convicted stalker who was sentenced to five years in prison and that she sexually assaulted Gadd. These lies, according to the filing, were told for the sake of a better story and to make money. As a result, Harvey's life has been ruined, and her reputation and character have been destroyed.
In response to the lawsuit, a Netflix spokesperson stated that they intend to vigorously defend themselves and stand by Gadd's right to tell his story. Gadd, who is not named as a defendant in the lawsuit, has previously stated that he has no plans to comment on the real-life identities of his characters, emphasizing that the series is based on truth but exists in a fictional realm.
The Agency has reached out to both Netflix and Fiona Harvey's lawyers for comment. Baby Reindeer is currently available to watch on Netflix. If you have a story to share, whether it be about a celebrity or otherwise, please reach out to our entertainment team via email, phone, or by visiting our Submit Stuff page. We are always on the lookout for interesting stories and would love to hear from you.
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