John Doe v. Gangland Productions, Inc.

OPINION

PREGERSON, Circuit Judge:

Defendants’ documentary television series, Gangland, provides an inside glimpse into America’s most notorious street gangs. Plaintiff, a former prison gang member and police informant, has personal knowledge of certain high profile gangs. Plaintiff asserts that he agreed to be interviewed for an episode of Gangland on condition that his identity would be concealed in the broadcast. Defendants contend that Plaintiff knowingly signed a release that gave them the right to broadcast Plaintiffs identity.

When the Gangland episode aired, Plaintiffs identity was not…