Overview

• John Nicolson, SNP MP, challenges Netflix to substantiate claims of a stalking conviction made in the series.
• Fiona Harvey, who identified herself as the real-life Martha, denies stalking Richard Gadd and plans to sue Netflix for defamation.
• Netflix executive Benjamin King stated the series is based on true events, but journalists have found no evidence of Harvey's conviction.
• Body language experts and legal analysts debate the ethical and legal implications of the show's portrayal of real events.
• The controversy has sparked discussions on the duty of care in true crime storytelling and the responsibilities of streaming platforms.