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Lawsuit Alleges Memoir Exploits Plaintiff's Trauma for Profit

4/7/2026

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Jane Doe (the plaintiff) filed lawsuit alleging Amy Griffin's memoir The Tell uses Jane's trauma, accusing Griffin and her ghostwriter of stealing details to promote MDMA therapy.
The complaint lists seven counts, including invasion of privacy and emotional distress.
The suit questions Jane's claims and whether she had a reasonable privacy expectation under California law.
The memoir recounts Griffin's healing journey after childhood sexual assault by a middle-school teacher.

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Jane Doe (the plaintiff) filed lawsuit alleging Amy Griffin's memoir The Tell uses Jane's trauma, accusing Griffin and her ghostwriter of stealing details to promote MDMA therapy.
The complaint lists seven counts, including invasion of privacy and emotional distress.
The suit questions Jane's claims and whether she had a reasonable privacy expectation under California law.
The memoir recounts Griffin's healing journey after childhood sexual assault by a middle-school teacher.