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38:34Now PlayingIn a Hot Mics EXCLUSIVE Billy Bush sits down with attorney Zach Rosenblatt, who represents Jane Doe (Jolene Altum) in the high-profile lawsuit against Amy Griffin, Sam Lansky, Penguin Random House, and Dial Press over the bestselling memoir The Tell.
In this exclusive interview, Rosenblatt explains his client’s allegations, the legal strategy behind the California lawsuit, the evidence he believes supports Jane Doe’s claims, and why the litigation has become one of the most closely watched publishing controversies of the year.
Topics discussed include:
• Amy Griffin’s memoir The Tell
• The lawsuit filed by Jane Doe (Jolene Altum)
• The California Anti-SLAPP proceedings
• The recent court rulings and what they mean
• The “Claudia” controversy
• The Dominique Price allegations
• Discovery disputes and pending motions
• The role of Sam Lansky and Penguin Random House
• The New York Times investigation
• MDMA-assisted therapy and recovered memories
• What comes next in the litigation
Whether you’re following the Amy Griffin controversy, the ongoing court proceedings, or the broader questions surrounding memoirs, recovered memories, and investigative journalism, this interview provides an in-depth look at one side’s legal position directly from counsel representing Jane Doe.
This interview reflects the views and legal arguments of attorney Zach Rosenblatt on behalf of his client. The allegations discussed remain the subject of ongoing litigation, and the defendants deny the claims.
If you enjoy investigative reporting, legal analysis, and in-depth interviews, subscribe to Hot Mics with Billy Bush for continuing coverage of this developing case.
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