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Photojournalist Nick Ut Sues Netflix Over 'Napalm Girl' Claims

3/6/2026

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Photojournalist Nick Ut filed a defamation lawsuit in France against Netflix and the VII Foundation over claims in the documentary The Stringer that question his authorship of the Napalm Girl photograph.
He seeks €100,000 in damages and €20,000 in legal costs, arguing the film falsely portrays him as a liar about his role in capturing the image.
The Stringer has sparked debate within the photojournalism community.
Ut's attorney says the suit defends his reputation and damages would be donated to charity.

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Photojournalist Nick Ut filed a defamation lawsuit in France against Netflix and the VII Foundation over claims in the documentary The Stringer that question his authorship of the Napalm Girl photograph.
He seeks €100,000 in damages and €20,000 in legal costs, arguing the film falsely portrays him as a liar about his role in capturing the image.
The Stringer has sparked debate within the photojournalism community.
Ut's attorney says the suit defends his reputation and damages would be donated to charity.