People: Ex-N.W.A manager sues over ‘Straight Outta Compton’ film

Former N.W.A manager Jerry Heller filed a multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit Friday over the hit film “Straight Outta Compton,” claiming it portrayed him as a villain who led to the breakup of the gangster rap group.

Heller, who is portrayed in the film by Paul Giamatti, sued former N.W.A members Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, the widow of rapper Eazy-E, and NBC Universal, which released the film in August.

“Straight Outta Compton” was a hit, earning nearly $160 million domestically in the first six weeks after it was released in August.

Heller claims the film portrays him as a villain who led to the breakup of N.W.A, which launched the careers for Ice Cube and Dr. Dre, and sparked the rise in popularity of gangster rap. The film uses elements of a script that Heller commissioned, and violates his copyright in a memoir that included his description of key moments depicted in the film, the lawsuit states.

“The film is littered with false statements that harm the reputation of (Heller) and aim to ridicule and lower him in the opinion of the community and to deter third persons from associating or dealing with him,” the lawsuit states.

Representatives for NBC Universal and Ice Cube declined comment. A publicist for Dr. Dre did not immediately return an email seeking comment.

Heller is suing Tomica Woods-Wright because he claims the film, which she helped produce, violates non-disparagement clauses in a settlement he reached with her in 1999.

Heller is seeking more than $110 million, although a jury would determine any damage verdict.

Lohan’s brother forged parking permit

Authorities say one of Lindsay Lohan’s brothers used a forged parking permit to avoid paying a New York City parking meter and has been arrested.

State police said Michael Lohan was arrested Thursday in Manhattan.

Authorities allege he had a phony parking placard featuring the state seal displayed on the dashboard of his 2015 Audi. They say the bogus placard said the car was being used for official state business.

Lohan has been charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument and criminal impersonation.

Prosecutors say he was released without bail after being arraigned Thursday night.