Buster Murdaugh Sues Netflix Over Documentary | Columbia News

Buster Murdaugh is suing Netflix over its documentary “Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty,” claiming it defamed him by implying his involvement in the 2015 death of Stephen Smith — despite no evidence tying him to the crime. Netflix argued they were merely reporting speculation protected under the First Amendment, but a judge sided with Murdaugh, ruling the documentary’s presentation could mislead viewers into believing he was guilty. The court found the filmmakers took too many creative liberties, damaging Murdaugh’s reputation and causing severe mental distress. His legal team is now seeking damages and punitive action as the case moves forward, raising big questions about how documentaries balance storytelling with factual responsibility. 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/1e71594671a7f1ae