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John Oliver Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Medicaid Episode

  • Dr. Brian Morley has filed a defamation lawsuit against John Oliver and the producers of Last Week Tonight, claiming false accusations harmed his reputation and personal well-being.
  • The lawsuit is based on a Medicaid episode that aired in April 2024, in which Oliver linked Morley to negative comments about patient care.
  • Morley alleges the show portrayed him as approving of neglectful patient care, leading to outrage among viewers and damaging his image.
  • He is seeking unspecified damages, a retraction of statements, and removal of the episode from all platforms.
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