Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Judge Dismisses Amazon Tribe Lawsuit Against NYT, TMZ
A judge in California has ruled in favor of The New York Times and TMZ, dismissing a lawsuit filed by the Marubo Tribe.
The tribe, living in the Amazon, argued that the news outlets portrayed them unfairly, especially regarding their internet use.
The judge found that the Times' coverage was fair and that TMZ's reporting addressed public interest.
The tribe had sought $180 million in damages but will now decide whether to pursue further legal action.
A California judge dismissed the Marubo Tribe's lawsuit against The New York Times and TMZ.
The suit claimed reporting portrayed the tribe as technology-addled and addicted to pornography.
The lawsuit was filed by the Marubo Tribe of the Javari Valley in the Amazon rainforest.
The court sided with the Times, stating their coverage was fair and protected by free speech.
The tribe sought at least $180 million in damages.
- Who
- Marubo Tribe, The New York Times, TMZ
- What
- Judge dismissed the Marubo Tribe's lawsuit against NYT and TMZ.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Why
- The lawsuit claimed the reporting portrayed the tribe as technology-addled.
- Plaintiff
- Marubo Tribe of the Javari Valley
- Defendants
- The New York Times, TMZ
- Judge
- Tiana J. Murillo
- Court
- Los Angeles County Superior Court
- Suit Allegation
- Reporting portrayed tribe as tech-addled
- Damages Sought
- $180 million
