Man Sues Ex, A&E for Defamation Over Hells Angels Abuse Claims

0:00A British Columbia man named Michael Robotzek is suing his ex-wife, the U.S. Network A&E, and a London-based production company called Arrow, international media for defamation. The claims stem from her accusations of severe abuse that aired on their show Secrets of the Hells Angels. She described him pulling her hair, punching her, throwing her around, and beating her for stretches up to 10 hours, plus threats to kill her. Robotzek says none of it happened. As a former Hells Angels member, he's hit hard by the damage to his name, losing business chances and hurting his pride, mental health, and relationships. The lawsuit, filed in British Columbia Supreme Court, accuses her of malice and reckless lies. She even repeated the stories in her novels, carry on and carry it away. A&E and Arrow now face the heat too, as this battle shows how TV spots and books can spark major legal fights over reputation. That's the story for today, Canada News Today, driven by AI.