'Game of Thrones' Actor Joseph Gatt Files $40M Lawsuit Over False Pedophile Claims

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Actor Joseph Gatt, known for his roles in "Game of Thrones" and "Dumbo," is suing the LAPD, Los Angeles County, and others over a false pedophile case that led to his arrest and public scrutiny. The case against him fell apart, and all charges were dropped due to concerns about the evidence. Gatt alleges that the accusations were fabricated by a 16-year-old fan and that law enforcement failed to thoroughly investigate. He is seeking over $40 million in damages for lost opportunities and harm to his reputation.
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