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The provided text is a compilation of news snippets and headlines reporting that two Miami-Dade police officers, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, have filed a lawsuit against Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The lawsuit alleges that the Netflix movie 'The Rip' caused substantial harm to their reputations through defamation.

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“Netflix's "The Rip," starring Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, follows two Miami-Dade police officers”
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The claim is directly confirmed by a Wikipedia entry stating the film stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as police officers in the Miami-Dade Police Department narcotics unit.
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web search NEUTRAL — The film stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as police officers in the Miami-Dade Police Department narcotics unit. It also stars Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Scott A…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rip_(film)
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web search NEUTRAL — Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are being sued through their production company, Artists Equity, over their Netflix crime thriller, “The Rip.” Warrick Page/Netflix. “The Rip” is inspired by the true story …
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/matt-dam…
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web search NEUTRAL — Miami Police Officers Sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Over ‘The Rip,’ Alleging Netflix Movie Caused ‘Substantial Harm’ to Their Reputations.
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ben-affleck-matt-damon-su…
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“Two law enforcement officers in the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, have filed a lawsuit against Ben Affleck and Matt Damon”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officers Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana filed a lawsuit against Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, and their production company Artists Equity.
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web search NEUTRAL — Two law enforcement officers in the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana, have filed a lawsuit against Ben Affleck and Matt Damon ‘s production company Artists Equity over “ T…
https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ben-affleck-matt-damon-su…
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web search NEUTRAL — Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officers, Jonathan Santana and Jason Smith, filed a lawsuit against Matt Damon and Ben Affleck through their production company, Artists Equity, citing defamation per se an…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/movies/articles/matt-dam…
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web search NEUTRAL — “The Rip” -- Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s movie inspired by a 2016 drug bust in South Florida -- trashed the reputations of some Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputies ... at least according to a new la…
https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/08/ben-affleck-and-matt-damon-pr…
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“Miami Police Officers Sue Ben Affleck and Matt Damon Over ‘The Rip,’ Alleging Netflix Movie Caused ‘Substantial Harm’ to Their Reputations”
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Multiple sources report that Miami police officers sued Affleck and Damon over 'The Rip', alleging the movie caused substantial harm to their reputations.
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web search NEUTRAL — When World War II began, Miami became a base for U.S. defense against German submarines due to its prime location on the southern coast of Florida. This brought an increase in Miami's population; 172,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 31, 2025 · In this travel guide, Goldberg shares some of her favorite activities and tips to make the most of your Miami vacation. From the glamorous to the laid-back, Miami offers visitors a wide…
https://travel.usnews.com/Miami_FL/Things_To_Do/
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web search NEUTRAL — Miami Design District is also home to a world-class collection of public artworks created by renowned artists. The district boasts a lively culinary scene with acclaimed restaurants and trendy cafes.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34438-Activities-zf…
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“The Vermont singer-songwriter [Noah Kahan] performed two songs from his new album The Great Divide during this weekend’s Matt Damon-hosted episode [of SNL].”
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Three independent web search results confirm that Noah Kahan performed two songs ('The Great Divide' and 'Doors') from his album 'The Great Divide' on an episode of SNL hosted by Matt Damon.
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web search NEUTRAL — Noah Kahan returned to Saturday Night Live with performances of ‘The Great Divide’ and ‘Doors’ – watch footage below.Kahan has spoken about the themes that define his new album. “From a long silence f…
https://www.nme.com/news/music/watch-noah-kahan-perform-the-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Saturday’s episode also marked a milestone for host Matt Damon, who returned to Studio 8H for his third hosting stint. Promotional materials leaned into the shared New England heritage of both artists…
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/music/articles/noah-kaha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Noah Kahan returned to Saturday Night Live with performances of two songs from his latest album, The Great Divide.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/snl-watch-noah…
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