Buster Murdaugh Sues Netflix Over Documentary | Charleston News

Buster Murdaugh, son of convicted murderer Alex Murdaugh, is suing Netflix and others over a documentary that falsely linked him to the 2015 death of Stephen Smith — an unsolved hit-and-run case where no one was ever charged. The judge ruled the lawsuit can proceed, finding enough merit to suggest the documentary’s creators acted with malice or negligence by twisting interviews and omitting key evidence. The film’s portrayal of people like Michael DeWitt allegedly misled viewers into thinking Buster was involved in Smith’s death — despite no proof tying him to the crime. This legal fight centers on whether the documentary’s storytelling damaged Buster’s reputation through deliberate misinformation. 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/e172c4654f2c9909