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Murdaugh Sues Netflix Over Smith Death Claims | Charlotte News
Buster Murdaugh is pushing forward with a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, the documentary’s production company, a journalist, and a media outlet — claiming they falsely implied he murdered Stephen Smith in 2015. Though Smith’s death was later reclassified as homicide, Murdaugh has never been officially charged. The judge rejected efforts to dismiss the case, noting the doc’s creators leaned into viewer interpretation and took creative liberties to suggest Murdaugh’s guilt — setting the stage for a high-stakes courtroom showdown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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