Jerry Heller is suing everyone connected with
"Straight Outta Compton," alleging the movie defamed him ... and he
wants $110 MILLION minimum.
Heller has just filed suit against Ice Cube, Dr.
Dre, the Estate of Eazy-E, NBC Universal and others, claiming the portrayal of
him in the movie was false and damaging.
Heller says he was portrayed as "the bad
guy" and "a sleazy manager who took advantage of Eazy-E, Dr. Dre and
Ice Cube." And he says there are other lies in the movie, including:
-- He withheld a $75k check from Ice Cube
-- He fraudulently induced Dre and Cube to sign
unfavorable contracts
-- He enjoyed lobster brunches while the contracts
were being signed
-- He was fired by Eazy-E
He claims he never gave permission to use his
likeness and he wants profits from the movie as well because NBC sold tickets
off his back. He also claims producers
used his book without permission for pivotal scenes, including the one where
Suge Knight strong-armed Eazy-E into signing away his rights to Death Row.
And this is funny ... he says producers didn't even
bother to give his character a fake name, like "Gary Beller."
You'll recall Heller sat in the front row with his
lawyers when the movie premiered.
He's suing for $35 million in compensatory damages
and at least $75 mil in punitives ... plus all profits from the flick.
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