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John Oliver Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Medicaid Episode

John Oliver is facing a defamation lawsuit for manipulating Dr. Brian Morley's words in a segment that aired on April 14, 2024, according to the complaint.
Dr. Morley seeks over $75,000 in damages, alleging that Oliver's actions showed actual malice by removing essential context from his testimony.
The lawsuit claims that Oliver's comments were fabricated for profit and manipulated to convey false meanings, impacting Morley's reputation.
The episode sparked outrage, as Oliver portrayed Morley as insensitive to vulnerable patients, while Morley's full statement emphasized the need for proper care despite Oliver's edits.

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The Seattle Times

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John Oliver sued by health care boss

LOS ANGELES — A former health insurance boss has taken legal action against “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver, filing a defamation lawsuit against the Emmy winner.

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John Oliver sued by doctor over allegedly manipulated toilet tirade · American Wire News

Late-night show host John Oliver was slapped with a defamation lawsuit for an episode that aired last April. The “Last Week Tonight” host is being accused of manipulating the words of Dr. Brian Morley for “ratings and profits,” according to the New York Post. “F**k that doctor with a rusty canoe! I hope he gets tetanus of the balls,” Oliver ranted in an episode titled “Medicare.” Oliver played audio of Morley from 2017, that his lawyers allege w…

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New Hampshire Union Leader

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John Oliver sued by health care boss he rebuked on air over ‘bowel movement’ comments

A former health insurance boss has taken legal action against “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver, filing a defamation lawsuit against the Emmy winner.

2 days ago·New Hampshire, United States

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Los Angeles Times

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John Oliver sued by healthcare boss he rebuked on air over 'bowel movement' comments

A former health insurance boss has taken legal action against 'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver, filing a defamation lawsuit against the Emmy winner.

2 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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