Tubi is under fire from the family of Shanquella Robinson who are allegedly using her likeness and story for views.
If you recall Shanquella Robinson a North Carolina native was allegedly beaten to death while on a Mexican getaway with a group of people.
Her family and attorneys are still working on a resolve for her death at one point demanding that President Joe Biden put pressure on authorities to make an arrest.
Despite the sensitivity of the case Tubi created a show called Street Legal and the family has sent a cease and desist letter about one of their episodes alleging the use of Robinson’s likeness without permission.
According to Revolt the letter states:
“We must express our profound dismay at the distressing misrepresentation and unauthorized use of Shanquella’s identity and the events surrounding her tragic passing.”
Season 2 episode 2 of “Street Legal,” titled “Frenemies,” reads:
“Within 24 hours, a group of friends traveling to Cabo, Mexico, for a birthday celebration turns into a crime scene, and everyone has a different story. Are they friends or enemies?”
The cease-and-desist letter states the “covertly exploited” depiction of Shanquella is an infringement upon the family’s and her estate’s legal rights to publicity.
It continues:
“This unauthorized use has caused significant emotional distress and harm to the Robinson family, as it has dredged up painful memories and portrayed our loved one in a manner that is inaccurate, disrespectful, and damaging to her reputation.”
Demands for remedial steps to rectify the issue include that the episode be removed from Tubi and additional platforms and that distribution of related materials referencing Shanquella’s likeness be halted.
Other actions outlined require a public apology be issued and that the Robinson family be compensated for their emotional anguish and the damage the defamatory depiction has caused to the young woman’s legacy.
At the time of this report, “Street Legal” actor and producer Dennis L. Reed II had not issued a public comment on the matter. However, as of Saturday (Sept. 16), multiple posts resharing the letter can be viewed in his Instagram Story.
Shanquella Robinson’s story has been exploited on Tubi and it’s a disrespectful disgrace. Look at how they did her story and got NO permission from the family. The family also refutes Tubi’s portrayal of Shanquella for the following reasons:
1. Unauthorized use of her name,… pic.twitter.com/58iFTScu3D
— thong song enthusiast. (@thePLAINESTjane) September 16, 2023
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..right! My first thought was “am I being dramatic?” bcz I was immediately outraged when watching this nonsense! pic.twitter.com/WLVb6e6Pp6
— thong song enthusiast. (@thePLAINESTjane) September 16, 2023
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..I don’t watch the show (Law & Order) but people are forgetting TACT here. This was lowdown. This was done with zero integrity and was in poor taste. You could tell it was rushed, typos and horrible acting, casting, etc.
— thong song enthusiast. (@thePLAINESTjane) September 17, 2023
sad!
