Netflix and Lifetime Win Dismissal of Libel Suit Over ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ but Judge Allows Amendment

Netflix Inc. and Lifetime Entertainment Services have seen a libel lawsuit over their documentary series “Surviving R. Kelly” dismissed by a Delaware federal judge. The litigation involved claims from a former assistant of R. Kelly who alleged defamation by the series. The judge has, however, allowed the plaintiff the opportunity to amend their complaint to establish “actual malice.” This legal proceeding adds yet another chapter to the contentious issues surrounding the portrayal of the disgraced R&B singer in media narratives. For further details, as reported by Law360, see the original report.