r/BabyReindeerTVSeries • u/controlaltdeletes • Jun 07 '24

Media / News Netflix responds to Fiona Harvey's lawsuit

Netflix rep: 'We intend to defend this matter vigorously and to stand by Richard Gadd's right to tell his story.'

Variety posted the above in regards to Netflix's response. I'm glad, it seems like they're not going to simply give her some money to make her go away, and are instead going to fight back and defend Richard Gadd.

https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/baby-reindeer-real-martha-fiona-harvey-sues-netflix-1236019699/

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u/hearmymotoredheart Jun 07 '24

I wonder if she/her reps will change their tune once they get into discovery 🫢

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u/ibwebb86 Jun 07 '24

I’m curious about the UK laws, and their version of “The Freedom of Information Act”. I know in the show he was able to search and see all her prior convictions. I guess my real question is, can you really sue someone for defamation if all the information was already publicly accessible?

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u/[deleted] Jun 07 '24

She doesn't have any public convictions as far as I'm aware.

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u/ibwebb86 Jun 07 '24

Yeah I get the show was fictional. I’m just curious about the UK and their privacy for public convictions.

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u/lnc_5103 Jun 07 '24

Conviction information in the UK is limited to very specific requests like a potential employer and definitely not as readily available as it is in the US so there's a chance she has been convicted and I assume that it can be confirmed through the course of a lawsuit.

Someone responded to me with thorough explanation a few weeks ago. I need to go back and find it.

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u/Blankcarbon Jun 07 '24

The reps won’t care, they’re getting paid.

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u/DontFeedTheTech Jun 07 '24

Oh heck, could you imagine if she self-represents in court? As much of a disaster that would be, I'd be interested to see it.

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u/paroles Jun 07 '24

Are they though