Netflix is being asked to present proof that Baby Reindeer’s ‘real-life Martha’ was indeed convicted of stalking, while Fiona Harvey has announced her plans to assemble a legal team and sue Richard Gadd and Netflix.
John Nicolson, a Scottish National Party MP and spokesperson for digital, culture, media, and sport in the House of Commons, has sent a letter to Benjamin King, senior director of public policy for Netflix, and shared it publicly.
He maintains that the woman, known as Martha in Richard Gadd’s popular series Baby Reindeer, should be the streaming service’s responsibility to ensure her well-being.
Netflix told me the Martha character in #BabyReindeer was, in real life, a “convicted stalker” when I asked about the company’s duty of care towards her. It’s a serious charge, yet journalists can find no court record. I’ve written to @Netflix to ask for evidence. @CommonsCMS pic.twitter.com/IMkWVJg22E
— JOHN NICOLSON M.P. 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 (@MrJohnNicolson) May 17, 2024
The news comes in the wake of Fiona Harvey’s appearance on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored, where she refuted any claims of being convicted of stalking. This is despite the fact that Martha was arrested and faced possible prison time in the series.
On Friday, May 17, Nicolson shared a letter that quoted King’s previous statement to the committee. In his statement, King acknowledged that Baby Reindeer is a true story that depicts the writer’s harrowing experience of being stalked and abused by a convicted stalker.
After quoting this statement, the SNP spokesperson requested, “Could you please provide me with evidence for the serious claim you made to me during the Select Committee, as journalists have not been able to find records of the mentioned conviction?”
On X/Twitter, Nicolson stated, “When I inquired about Netflix’s duty of care towards her, I was informed that the Martha character portrayed in #BabyReindeer was a ‘convicted stalker’ in real life.”
“Despite the severity of the accusation, journalists have been unable to locate any corresponding legal documents. In an effort to obtain proof, I have reached out to @Netflix for evidence.”
UK attorney Chris Daw has previously featured on Morgan’s channel, stating that he has been in communication with Harvey and is currently in talks with a law firm in London to potentially pursue the case.
Fiona Harvey claims she’s seeking to sue Richard Gadd and Netflix
Harvey announced her return to Facebook yesterday after a break, revealing that she is in the process of assembling a legal team in order to pursue legal action against Gadd and Netflix.
Additionally, she stated that there are ongoing discussions between her lawyers and the show’s producers to establish a fair compensation for her participation in Morgan’s Uncensored. This comes after reports surfaced that Harvey was only given £250 ($315) for her appearance on the episode.
This aligns with what she told the Daily Record earlier this week in regards to her statement. “I questioned if the offered amount of £250 was the standard pay for everyone and requested to see proof of this,”she explained.
“The documentation regarding the interview has not been provided. I have not agreed to the terms and conditions of the interview and I am demanding much more than the offered £250. I would be satisfied with a million pounds.”
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