‘Straight Outta Compton’ Slapped With $250 Million Defamation Lawsuit
N.W.A manager Jerry Heller is now suing for roughly $250 million in damages over his portrayal in Straight Outta Compton, one that he alleges is misleading, libelous and false. The suit includes $35 million in monetary damages, $75 million in punitive and exemplary damages, plus ‘all gains, profits, and advantages obtained by Defendants,’ which could translate into all profits made from the movie. That puts total claimed damages at roughly $250 million —
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