Buster Murdaugh Sues Netflix Over Documentary | Augusta Georgia News

Buster Murdaugh’s defamation lawsuit against Netflix and The Cinemart moves forward after a judge rejected their motion to dismiss, paving the way for court to examine whether the documentary Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal unfairly linked him to the 2015 death of Stephen Smith — a case initially ruled hit-and-run before being reclassified as homicide. The film allegedly used selective editing and suggestive framing to imply Murdaugh’s involvement, despite never naming him a suspect. With the case now proceeding, the focus shifts to how the documentary shaped public perception — and whether it crossed the line into defamation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2cd959e0db1369fa