Key facts
- Producer Julio Hallivis sued Amazon Studios, Vice Studios, and director Rebecca Chaiklin.
- The lawsuit alleges defamation over the documentary series 'Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam'.
- Hallivis claims the series falsely implied he was an accomplice to convicted fraudster Zach Horwitz.
- The producer states his reputation has been ruined by the alleged false portrayal.
Producer Julio Hallivis initiated a defamation lawsuit on Thursday against Amazon Studios, Vice Studios, and director Rebecca Chaiklin. The suit centers on the documentary series "Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam." Hallivis asserts that the series falsely depicted him as an accomplice to convicted fraudster Zach Horwitz. He contends that this alleged misrepresentation has severely damaged his professional reputation. The lawsuit seeks damages for the harm caused by the documentary's portrayal.