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Netflix Sued For Defamation Over 'Varsity Blues' Documentary, Could Force Netflix To Remove Title From Platform

Netflix Inc. has been hit with a lawsuit claiming its recent documentary "Operation Varsity Blues" h

Netflix Sued For Defamation Over 'Varsity Blues' Documentary, Could Force Netflix To Remove Title From Platform

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