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Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider loses Quiet On Set defamation appeal

A court ruled that, while Quiet On Set certainly makes the former Nickelodeon mega-producer look bad, it doesn't accuse him of sexual abuse.

Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider loses Quiet On Set defamation appeal

Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider has lost his attempt to sue the producers of the 2024 docuseries "Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV" for defamation. The producers argued that the documentary did not make a connection between Schneider's behavior and sexual abuse, ultimately leading the appeals court to rule in their favor.

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