Healthcare Exec Sues John Oliver for Defamation Over Medicaid Segment
A US healthcare executive, Dr. Brian Morley, is suing John Oliver and Last Week Tonight for defamation. The suit alleges that Oliver took Morley’s testimony out of context, portraying him as unconcerned about a disabled patient’s hygiene. Oliver’s commentary, including a vulgar statement, allegedly caused significant reputational harm to Morley. The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages exceeding $75,000, claiming Oliver intentionally manipulated Morley’s words to generate outrage and boost ratings. Morley maintains that the full context of his testimony, which was provided to the show’s producers, significantly alters the interpretation of his statements.
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