Which dictator filed a lawsuit over his depiction in the video game “Call of Duty”?
Manuel Noriega, the former dictator of Panama, filed a lawsuit against Activision, the publisher of the “Call of Duty: Black Ops II” video game. He objected to his portrayal in the game, where he was depicted as a villain. Noriega argued that the game used his likeness without his permission and that the depiction negatively impacted his reputation. He sought damages for the unauthorized use of his image and character.
The lawsuit centered on the principle of right of publicity, which protects individuals from the unauthorized commercial use of their likeness. However, Activision defended its use of Noriega’s character by invoking the First Amendment, arguing that the depiction was protected as part of a fictional work. Ultimately, the court sided with Activision, dismissing Noriega’s lawsuit and establishing a precedent for the use of historical figures in video games and other forms of creative expression.
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