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Michael Oher Speaks Out for the First Time Since Filing Lawsuit Against Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy

Michael Oher spoke out about his lawsuit against Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy for the first time since filing it over a year ago in an interview with 'The New York Times Magazine.' Oher claimed he did not file the suit for money, said 'The Blind Side' made people think he is 'dumb,' and recalled the 'vulnerable' position the family put him in at 18.

While he focused on football, Sean and Leigh Ann aided the creation of the movie, which began as a book by Michael Lewis, using their “narrative," Oher said, also detailing how his portrayal came off as inaccurate. Reflecting on the release of The Blind Side, which coincided with the beginning of his NFL career, Oher told The New York Times Magazine, “That’s my heartbreak right there. Established in 2004, the conservatorship gave the Tuohy family control over Oher’s money and big life decisions, despite the fact that he had no known disabilities, as is required by Tennessee state law.

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