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Matt Damon, Ben Affleck sued by Miami police for depicting them as ‘dirty’ in The Rip

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Matt Damon, Ben Affleck sued by Miami police for depicting them as ‘dirty’ in The Rip Open in Independent.co.uk
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  • Two Miami-Dade law enforcement officers sue the production company behind The Rip, claiming the Netflix drama unfairly damaged their reputations.
  • Officers argue the movie borrows heavily from a real 2016 Miami Lakes drug investigation that resulted in the largest cash seizure in South Florida history.
  • The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, plus a public retraction and correction, though it does not specify a dollar amount.

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Sued Over Netflix Movie

https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/ben-affleck-and-matt-damon-sued-by-miami-dade-cops-over-netflix-film-the-rip/Thedailybeast.com
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Sued Over Netflix Movie

Sheriff's Deputies Reportedly Sue Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's Production Company

https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/08/ben-affleck-and-matt-damon-production-company-reportedly-sued/Tmz.com
Sheriff's Deputies Reportedly Sue Ben Affleck & Matt Damon's Production Company

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued for defamation by Miami cops for Netflix film depiction

https://pagesix.com/2026/05/10/entertainment/matt-damon-and-ben-affleck-sued-for-defamation-by-miami-cops-for-netflix-film-depiction/Pagesix.com
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued for defamation by Miami cops for Netflix film depiction

Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Sued By Police Officers For Netflix Movie The Rip

https://screenrant.com/matt-damon-ben-affleck-netflix-the-rip-miami-police-defamation/Screenrant.com
Matt Damon & Ben Affleck Sued By Police Officers For Netflix Movie The Rip

Miami Police Officers Sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Over ‘The Rip,’ Alleging Netflix Movie Caused ‘Substantial Harm’ to Their Reputations

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ben-affleck-matt-damon-sued-the-rip-miami-police-officers-1236744387/Variety.com
Miami Police Officers Sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Over ‘The Rip,’ Alleging Netflix Movie Caused ‘Substantial Harm’ to Their Reputations

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami police for allegedly depicting them as ‘dirty’ in Netflix film

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/matt-damon-ben-affleck-sued-185526523.htmlCa.news.yahoo.com
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck sued by Miami police for allegedly depicting them as ‘dirty’ in Netflix film

Miami cops sue over Matt Damon, Ben Affleck ‘true events’ film, claim it falsely paints them as corrupt

https://www.foxnews.com/us/miami-cops-sue-matt-damon-ben-affleck-true-events-film-claim-falsely-paints-corruptFoxnews.com
Miami cops sue over Matt Damon, Ben Affleck ‘true events’ film, claim it falsely paints them as corrupt

Miami sheriff’s deputies sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon over The Rip movie

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/11/miami-deputies-lawsuit-ben-affleck-matt-damon-rip-movieTheguardian.com
Miami sheriff’s deputies sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon over The Rip movie

Miami Police Sue Matt Damon And Ben Affleck Over Netflix Hit In Stunning Legal Twist

https://www.boredpanda.com/miami-police-sue-matt-damon-and-ben-affleck-over-netflix-hit-in-stunning-legal-twist/Boredpanda.com
Miami Police Sue Matt Damon And Ben Affleck Over Netflix Hit In Stunning Legal Twist

Miami-Dade officers sue Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, alleging false portrayal in Netflix crime drama

https://floridapolitics.com/archives/795817-miami-dade-officers-sue-ben-affleck-matt-damon-alleging-false-portrayal-in-netflix-crime-drama/Floridapolitics.com
Miami-Dade officers sue Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, alleging false portrayal in Netflix crime drama

Lawsuit: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Movie Made Miami Cops Look ‘Dirty'

https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/a/backwoodsaltar/ben-affleck-matt-damon-sued-miami-policeComplex.com
Lawsuit: Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Movie Made Miami Cops Look ‘Dirty'

South Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming details in ‘The Rip’ are too real

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/south-florida-officers-sue-ben-affleck-matt-damon-claiming-details-rip-rcna344675Nbcnews.com
South Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming details in ‘The Rip’ are too real

Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Sued For Making 'The Rip' Too Real

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/ben-affleck-and-matt-damon-sued-for-making-the-rip-too-real_n_6a0249e9e4b088000126babcHuffpost.com
Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Sued For Making 'The Rip' Too Real

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Sued Over Netflix Crime Drama

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/matt-damon-ben-affleck-sued-235237489.htmlYahoo.com
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Sued Over Netflix Crime Drama

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity Sued for Defamation Over Netflix Movie ‘The Rip’

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ben-affleck-and-matt-damons-artists-equity-sued-for-the-rip/Usmagazine.com
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity Sued for Defamation Over Netflix Movie ‘The Rip’

Real-life police officers suing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck over Netflix movie

https://www.ladbible.com/entertainment/celebrity/matt-damon-ben-affleck-the-rip-netflix-lawsuit-076644-20260511Ladbible.com
Real-life police officers suing Matt Damon and Ben Affleck over Netflix movie

South Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming details in 'The Rip' are too real

https://apnews.com/article/rip-lawsuit-ben-affleck-matt-damon-98647a282521fe01ce73d8a7afeb4400Apnews.com
South Florida officers sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, claiming details in 'The Rip' are too real

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Production Company Facing Defamation Lawsuit Over ‘The Rip’

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/matt-damon-ben-affleck-the-rip-defamation-lawsuit-netflix-1236594180/Hollywoodreporter.com
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s Production Company Facing Defamation Lawsuit Over ‘The Rip’

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