Netflix Indicted In Texas for Controversial Show

AUSTIN, TX -- After facing intense backlash for airing "Cuties," Netflix is now facing an indictment in Texas courts.

According to Rep. Matt Schaefer of  District 6, a Tyler County Grand Jury indicted the streaming company for the promotion of lewd material depicting children.

Back in September Senator Ted Cruz called for an in-depth investigation into the film and Netflix.

"Written and directed by Maïmouna Doucouré, "Cuties" is about an 11-year-old Senegalese immigrant named Amy (Fathia Youssouf) who is living in an impoverished Paris suburb with her observant Muslim family," said Cruz. "She becomes fascinated with a clique of rebellious girls at her middle school who choreograph dance routines and wear crop tops and heels. They talk about Kim Kardashian and diets, practice "twerking" and giggle about boys and sex-related things that they don't yet understand."

Cruz also sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr and stated the film "sexualizes young girls, through dance scenes simulating sexual activities, including one scene exposing a minor's chest."

On social media Cruz shared the following message:

"Following Netflix's disturbing promotion of “Cuties,” I sent a letter calling on the DOJ to investigate whether Netflix, its executives, or the filmmakers violated any federal laws against the production and distribution of child pornography."