NYC Settles Lawsuit with Dr. Phil's Behind the Badge

0:00On March 28th, New York City and its police department have settled a lawsuit with Jordan McGraw in his company, McGraw Media, over a documentary. Series called Behind the Batch. The show, hosted by Dr. Phil, was meant to give behind-the-scenes looks at police work. Under the deal, the city keeps full editorial control, and McGraw Media must send over rough cuts of episodes for review and changes. The agreement requires removing any content the department calls inaccurate, confidential, or harmful to public safety. That includes stuff revealing police methods, undercover identities, or sensitive operations. The city can also nicks anything that paints the department or city in a bad light. The trouble started back in January, when the city sued, saying McGraw Media broke their original contract by including forbidden footage like security. Codes, encrypted radio talks, and faces of unconvicted suspects. This came after a three-year deal signed in April 2025, which allowed up to 17 episodes

1:00a year for Dr. Phil's merit TB channels. Lawyers for both sides had been working on fixes, with McGraw Media already editing the first four episodes to meet city demands. The city plans feedback on episodes five and six by next week, and the final three by April 16th. With this framework in place, the show can move forward collaboratively, balancing access with protecting police operations and trust. That's your entertainment and celebrity news today update, AI powered and always trending.