Judge Rules 'Baby Reindeer' Not a True Story, Allowing Defamation Case to Proceed

Fiona Harvey's lawsuit against Netflix moves forward after court finds series' portrayal of her significantly exaggerated.

Judge Gary Klausner determined that 'Baby Reindeer' cannot be classified as a true story, contradicting its on-screen claim.
Fiona Harvey, the inspiration behind the character 'Martha,' is suing Netflix for $170 million, alleging defamation and emotional distress.
Harvey was never criminally charged or convicted of stalking Gadd, unlike her portrayal in the series.
The court dismissed some of Harvey's claims but allowed her to pursue defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Netflix and Richard Gadd maintain that the series is 'emotionally true,' despite acknowledging some fictionalized elements.