Former college football coach Jason Brown is making headlines with his legal battle against Netflix, sparked by his depiction in the popular documentary series, Last Chance U. The drama unfolded as TMZ reported Brown’s mammoth $30 million lawsuit against the streaming giant. The court documents filed in Los Angeles County paint a picture of a man who feels wronged, claiming Netflix did a hatchet job on his image through what he says were unfair editing choices and misrepresentation.
Brown’s grievances don’t stop at the superficial. He accuses Netflix of twisting the narrative to cast him as a hot-tempered, abusive figure during the third season when the show spotlighted Independence Community College. Seeking justice, Brown is asking for a whopping $10 million for lost income, another $10 million for tarnishing his reputation, a further $5 million for the emotional turmoil it’s caused him, and an additional $5 million in punitive damages.
Speaking candidly with TMZ last month, Brown didn’t hold back. “Look at the viewer numbers, look at the cash flow—do the math,” he stated with conviction. “We’ve gotten zilch, while I’m left out in the cold, jobless in a profession I can no longer enter, all while my name, image, and likeness keep cashing checks for others.”
Brown’s lawsuit also claims that several of his coaching opportunities, including those with college football and XFL teams, vanished into thin air once the series aired. He also took issue with how the show “dramatized” him comparing himself to Adolf Hitler, a statement that caused quite the uproar in 2019. Back then, he stepped down after a controversial text exchange with a German player, Alexandros Alexiou, where he declared, “I’m your new Hitler.” Brown, however, never apologized for the comment, later expressing frustration that the Montgomery County Chronicle’s coverage was a significant setback to the program’s progress.
The plot thickened with Brown facing eight felony charges concerning blackmail and identity theft, as he allegedly impersonated an attorney to send cease-and-desist letters to the Chronicle and other media outlets. The controversy hasn’t stopped with Brown; last month, multiple players featured on Last Chance U joined in, suing Netflix and others involved for the same amount—$30 million.
For more insights on this unfolding legal saga involving the former star of Last Chance U, check out: Former ‘Last Chance U’ Coach Jason Brown Considering Suing Netflix.
