‘Live PD’ was axed by A&E during 2020 BLM riots, now the network is suing the show

The A&E network is suing for copyright and trademark infringement after the Reelz channel began airing what perhaps amounts to “Live PD” 2.0.

As part of a 48-page lawsuit, A&E accuses the defendants of “a brazen theft of intellectual property” and a “blatant rip-off,” given that the rebranded show, “On Patrol: Live,” is allegedly an unauthorized “clone” of “Live PD.”

A&E argues that it is “the sole and exclusive owner in any and all rights” to the original show.

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