Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami police for allegedly depicting them as ‘dirty’ in Netflix film

Key Points:

• Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are being sued by Miami police officers through their production company, Artists Equity, over the Netflix film The Rip, which officers claim falsely portrays them as corrupt and has damaged their reputations.
• The Rip, inspired by a 2016 Miami Lakes narcotics raid involving a record $24 million cash seizure, depicts Damon and Affleck as lead officers whose trust is tested during the drug bust, but the officers allege the film includes fabricated scenes of police corruption and criminal activity.
• Lead detective Jonathan Santana and other officers involved in the original case say the movie has led to public mockery and unfair reputational harm, with lawyers arguing the film portrays them as "dirty" officers, harming their personal and professional lives.
• The film also faced criticism from Hialeah's mayor for portraying the city negatively and disrespecting local law enforcement, despite being inspired by events in nearby Miami Lakes.
• The production company and involved parties have not yet commented on the lawsuit, which highlights ongoing tensions between the film's fictionalized portrayal and real-life law enforcement perspectives.