Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued for defamation by Miami cops for Netflix film depiction
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Key Points:
- Miami police officers involved in the 2016 Miami Lakes narcotics raid are suing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck over their Netflix film "The Rip," claiming it unfairly damages their reputations through negative portrayals.
- The film, inspired by the largest money seizure in Miami-Dade history, depicts Damon and Affleck as narcotics officers, but the plaintiffs argue it suggests police corruption and theft, which they deny.
- Deputy Jonathan Santana and other officers report being publicly teased and stigmatized as a result of the film’s portrayal, with their attorney stating the movie has permanently harmed their reputations.
- Hialeah Mayor Bryan Calvo also criticized the film for inaccurately portraying the city as unsafe, calling it disrespectful to local law enforcement and harmful to the city’s image.
- Neither Matt Damon nor Ben Affleck have responded publicly to the lawsuit or the criticisms surrounding the film.
