In a letter obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, attorney John Boudet writes, “”We are writing to formally caution CNN that the portions of the film ‘The Hunting Ground’ pertaining to Mr. 'The Hunting Ground' airs November 19 at 9 P.M. On Friday, two days before the planned broadcast, lawyers for Winston sent a stern warning to the network threatening them with a lawsuit if the airing goes as scheduled. CNN Films presents, 'The Hunting Ground, a documentary about sexual assault on college campuses. The Producers Guild is honored to recognize THE HUNTING GROUND and its contribution towards greater awareness of this national problem. One of the main focuses of the documentary revolves around former FSU star, and current Bucs quarterback Jameis Winston, who was accused, but never charged with an assault while in college in Tallahassee. The visceral reaction this film evokes has mobilized audiences worldwide to take action, and has served as a focal point in campus discussions and in revising institutional policies. Days before CNN is scheduled to air The Hunting Ground, a well-received documentary about campus rape, Jameis Winston is alleging that the film is defamatory.
and takes a look at college campus sexual assault and the universities that the filmmakers claim cover it up.
The debut on television of the documentary, The Hunting Ground, is set to be broadcast on CNN this Sunday at 8 p.m.