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Legal action against ‘Baby Reindeer’

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Journalist

Fiona Harvey

is taking legal action against the creators of Netflix’s series

Baby Reindeer

, including the production company

Clerkenwell Films

and the show’s writer and star

Richard Gadd

. Harvey claims that the character “Martha” in the series is based on her and that the portrayal is both false and damaging.

What’s the Issue?
Fiona Harvey asserts that the character ‘Martha’ in Baby Reindeer was intended to represent her, but the depiction is far from the truth.

She states, “I have no doubt that the character of ‘Martha’ in ‘Baby Reindeer’ was intended to be a portrayal of me. The problem for Richard Gadd and now for Netflix is that ‘Baby Reindeer’ is not a true story at all. I am not a ‘convicted

stalker

.’ I have never been charged with any crime, let alone been convicted, still less pleaded guilty.”

Harvey explains that she has never been to prison and the show’s portrayal has caused significant harm to her health, reputation, and job prospects. She claims that neither Gadd nor Netflix sought her permission or asked for her input on the accuracy of the series before releasing it. She emphasizes, “Nobody ever approached me for any comment on the accuracy of ‘Baby Reindeer,’ or the very serious and damaging allegation that I am a convicted criminal, with a serious criminal record, who has spent time in prison.”

Impact on Harvey
Since the release of Baby Reindeer on April 11, Harvey has faced severe consequences. The series has been a global hit, but Harvey, the alleged real-life inspiration for the character ‘Martha,’ has been subjected to death threats and abuse from viewers who identified her. She accuses Gadd of using the series to continue his harassment, stating, ‘He’s using Baby Reindeer to stalk me now,’ and accuses him of ‘bullying an older woman on television for fame and fortune.’
Harvey insists that she is the true victim in this situation, saying, ‘He’s written a bloody show about me.’ She argues that if Gadd truly wanted to protect her anonymity, he could have done so, and urges him to leave her alone.
Background of ‘Baby Reindeer’
Baby Reindeer is based on Richard Gadd’s personal experiences with a stalker. The show has garnered significant attention and acclaim, but Harvey’s allegations highlight a troubling issue of potential misrepresentation and the consequences it can have on real people.

Harvey’s legal action aims to address the damage caused by the series and to set the record straight regarding her identity and the false claims made about her.

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