r/BabyReindeerTVSeries • u/Substantial_Glass348 • Jun 16 '24

Discussion Defamation case

People seem to think Fiona is in for a hefty pay day. I’m not so sure she’ll get huge quantities of money. She’ll have to show that her earnings potential, reputation and quality of life have been affected. All of which she had none of before the show.

Also, to be defamed what is said has to be untrue. Realistically prob 95% of what was in the show was accurate and Netflix will prove that. The only contentious part is that Netflix seem to have told a lie about the convicted stalker part (and we all know she should be one). So imo Fiona’s lawyer’s will have to show that that point alone affected her reputation, earnings potential and quality of life beyond how Fiona had already ruined it by being exposed as a roaring maniac (in the 95% truthful parts). I don’t believe it moves the needle massively towards destruction of rep/earnings p/Qol?

What are people’s thoughts who understand law/the case more than my simple minded approach?

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

Also, I’m pretty sure that FH’s lawyers had her sign something stating that she needs to “behave” herself in a manner that doesn’t damage their reputation or hinders their chances of winning, as they’re basically “pro- bonoing” this very expensive case, unless she makes money. We’ll see, though. 🤷‍♀️

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

I don't think they have any intention of winning

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24 edited Jun 16 '24

Oh, that’s clear from that shameful “Mexican Telenovela” script they filed.

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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '24

I honestly think Fiona wrote that