By Caleb WilsonSeptember 11, 2025 News Netflix and Ava DuVernay Resolve Defamation Lawsuit from ‘When They See Us’ ProsecutorNetflix and Ava DuVernay have settled a defamation lawsuit filed by the prosecutor depicted in “When They See Us.” The legal dispute, reported by the Los Angeles Times, centers on claims of false portrayal in the acclaimed series.