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Miami Officers Sue Netflix Over $22 M Bust Misrepresentation

5/9/2026

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Miami-Dade officers Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana sued Artists Equity and Falco Pictures in court over Netflix’s film “The Rip.”
The Jan 2026 release, marketed as “inspired by true events,” depicts the June 29 2016 bust that uncovered $21,970,411, but officers say it falsely shows them stealing money and colluding with cartels.
After a Dec 2025 cease-and-desist letter, an officer apologized, offered consulting, and said Netflix declined comment and is not a defendant.

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Miami-Dade officers Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana sued Artists Equity and Falco Pictures in court over Netflix’s film “The Rip.”
The Jan 2026 release, marketed as “inspired by true events,” depicts the June 29 2016 bust that uncovered $21,970,411, but officers say it falsely shows them stealing money and colluding with cartels.
After a Dec 2025 cease-and-desist letter, an officer apologized, offered consulting, and said Netflix declined comment and is not a defendant.