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American supermodel Tyra Banks filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' on June 13.
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District Court of the Central District of California
Who
Tyra Banks, Netflix, Daniel Sivan, Mor Loushy, EverWonder Studio
What
American supermodel Tyra Banks filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of 'Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model' on June 13.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:20:11 GMT · 3h 44m ago
Where
District Court of the Central District of California ·
Why
Banks claims the docuseries defamed her by misrepresenting her interview and implying she knowingly permitted sexual assault and exploited trauma on 'America's Next Top Model'.
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This lawsuit highlights the high bar public figures face in proving defamation in the US, requiring 'actual malice', and could lead to significant punitive damages if Banks wins. The case could also serve as a public relations effort to shape perception.
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