NFL star Michael Oher depicted in 'The Blind Side' says movie was
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Former NFL star Michael Oher, whose life was depicted in the movie ‘The Blind Side’, claims in a newly filed lawsuit the film was all a lie and that the Tuohy family exploited him for their own benefit. Oher now wants to sever all legal ties to them. The Tuohys have not responded to requests for comment. NBC News’ Kaylee Hartung reports.
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NFL 2023: Michael Oher says Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never adopted him, The Blind Side movie, background, lawsuit
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NFL star Michael Oher depicted in 'The Blind Side' says movie was a lie
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Tuohy family plans to end conservatorship of Michael Oher after 'The Blind Side' star files lawsuit
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NFL Confidential: For Michael Oher, movie overshadowing reality
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Blind-Sided Icon: NFL Star Michael Oher's Explosive Claim Reveals Twists in 'The Blind Side' Movie Tale - Dallas Weekly
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