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Buster Murdaugh Sues Media Over Smith Death | Texas News
Buster Murdaugh Jr. is suing Netflix, The Cinemart, Gannett, and Michael DeWitt for defamation, claiming they falsely portrayed him as involved in the 2015 death of 19-year-old Stephen Smith—whose case remains unsolved. The judge denied motions to dismiss, finding enough evidence to proceed, citing “creative liberties” taken by Netflix and The Cinemart in their docuseries and suggesting DeWitt’s portrayal implied Murdaugh’s guilt. With no arrests in Smith’s case and Murdaugh’s reputation at stake, this lawsuit highlights how media narratives can reshape public perception—and the legal fallout…
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