A federal judge has dismissed the lawsuit against Netflix over the alleged suicide of a teen after watching 13 Reasons Why.
Following its release in March 2017, 13 Reasons Why was widely criticised by mental health organisations over a graphic, three-minute long suicide scene in the show’s season one finale.
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On Tuesday (11 January), US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled in favour of the streaming service – despite the tragedy that had occurred – citing protection of free speech.