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Florida officers sue Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Miami-Dade sergeants allege “The Rip” used real-life details, harming reputations; lawsuit seeks damages and retraction.
WHO: Sergeants Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana (Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office); Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Artists Equity
WHAT: Defamation lawsuit filed over alleged use of real-life details in the film “The Rip.”
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 11:11 AM ET
WHERE: Miami federal court, Miami-Dade County, Florida
WHY: The officers allege the film used too many real-life details, harming their reputations.
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