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Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of 'Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model' claiming manipulation and misrepresentation in the series.

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Tyra Banks, Netflix, Mor Loushy, Daniel Sivan
What
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the directors of 'Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model' claiming manipulation and misrepresentation in the series.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:07:00 GMT · 6h 1m ago
Where
Central District of California ·
Why
Banks claims the docuseries used selective editing to create a false narrative that she knowingly allowed a contestant to be sexually assaulted, exploited trauma for ratings, and could not remember the event.
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This lawsuit highlights the potential for legal battles over documentary editing practices and raises questions about creative control versus factual representation in unscripted content. It could influence how public figures participate in future retrospective projects.

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