The former business partner of the incarcerated “midwestern, millennial Madoff” who ripped off investors and pals to the tune of $650 million with promises of lucrative licensing rights to HBO and Netflix flicks is plenty peeved at Amazon Studios, Vice Studios and director Rebecca Chaikin. “As a result of Defendants’ desire to sensationalize the Series and […]
Why This Matters
Amazon, Vice hit with $650M defamation suit over 'Millennial Madoff' docuseries. Former business partner claims the series sensationalized his story. Details remain unclear.
- Former business partner sues Amazon Studios, Vice Studios, and director Rebecca Chaikin
- Accused of defaming his role in a $650M Ponzi scheme
- Docuseries sensationalized his story, he claims
- Legal implications for Amazon and Vice in entertainment law
- Public perception of the 'Millennial Madoff' story
Key Points
- The former business partner of the incarcerated “midwestern, millennial Madoff” who ripped off investors and pals to the tune of $650 million with promises of lucrative licensing rights to HBO and Netflix flicks is plenty peeved at Amazon Studios, Vice Studios and director Rebecca Chaikin.
- “As a result of Defendants’ desire to sensationalize the Series and […]
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