Key facts
- Producer Julio Hallivis filed a defamation lawsuit against Amazon Studios and Vice Studios.
- The lawsuit targets the documentary series 'Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam'.
- Hallivis alleges the documentary falsely implied he was an accomplice to convicted fraudster Zach Horwitz.
- The producer claims his reputation has been ruined by the documentary's portrayal.
Producer Julio Hallivis has filed a defamation lawsuit against Amazon Studios, Vice Studios, and director Rebecca Chaiklin. The suit, filed on Thursday, centers on the documentary series "Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam." Hallivis alleges that the series falsely portrayed him as an accomplice to convicted fraudster Zach Horwitz. He contends that this implication has severely damaged his reputation. The documentary series reportedly explores the fraudulent activities of Zach Horwitz.