Netflix and Ava DuVernay Settle Central Park Five Defamation Lawsuit with Linda Fairstein

Jun 4, 2024, 07:33 PM

Netflix and Ava DuVernay have settled a defamation lawsuit brought by Linda Fairstein, a best-selling author and former Manhattan prosecutor, over her portrayal in the 2019 docuseries 'When They See Us.' The lawsuit, which was centered on Fairstein's depiction in the series about the Central Park Five case, concluded just before trial. According to reports, Fairstein will not receive any monetary compensation as part of the settlement.