The recent NBC documentary focusing on Menudo and its connections to Jose Menendez is generating significant controversy and potential financial repercussions. The promoter of Menudo is now demanding the community to pay a staggering sum of at least half a billion dollars, claiming that the documentary has severely damaged the Menudo brand and its legacy in the music industry.

Darrin McGillis has filed a lawsuit against the creators of “Menendez + Menudo: Boys Betrayed,” which has been available for streaming on Peacock since 2023. McGillis expresses outrage over what he describes as “scandalous, false, and defamatory” accusations regarding sexual abuse, molestation, and homosexual behaviors attributed to former members of Menudo. He argues that these labels have tarnished the reputations of those involved.

The documentary prominently features former Menudo member Roy Rosselló Diaz, who has made serious allegations that Jose Menendez, the father of Erik and Lyle Menendez, sexually abused him during the 1980s. However, McGillis’ lawsuit seeks to undermine Rosselló’s credibility, suggesting that he developed a severe drug addiction after leaving Menudo and has harbored resentment over multiple relationships with older men.

According to documents obtained by TMZ, McGillis alleges that the entire NBC documentary is fundamentally based on what he considers to be Roy’s “fabricated statements.” He claims that the network compensated Rosselló with a “substantial sum of money” to recount his story on camera, which he believes is a significant misrepresentation of the truth.

McGillis, who asserts that he holds the rights to several of Menudo’s classic hits, contends that NBC’s documentary poses a serious threat to the Menudo brand. He argues that due to the negative portrayal in the documentary, he should be compensated for the damage inflicted on the legacy and reputation of the iconic music group.

The documentary and the allegations made by Roy Rosselló regarding Jose Menendez have reignited public interest in the notorious case of the Menendez brothers. This renewed focus appears to bolster Erik and Lyle Menendez’s claims that their father was abusive, potentially validating their allegations of long-term sexual abuse, which they assert contributed to the tragic murders of their parents.

The lawsuit filed by McGillis, which he prepared and submitted himself, seeks a staggering $500 million in punitive damages alone. Additionally, he demands any other compensatory damages that the court may see fit to award, reflecting the gravity of the impact the documentary has had on his life and the Menudo legacy.