US EditionJohn Oliver Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Medicaid Episode
- A defamation lawsuit has been filed by Dr. Brian Morley against John Oliver, claiming false accusations were made during a Medicaid-themed episode of Last Week Tonight that aired in April 2024.
- Morley alleges that Oliver's show caused outrage by misrepresenting his statements related to patient care and Medicaid, according to his complaint.
- The lawsuit demands a retraction, episode removal, and unspecified damages, arguing that the segment twisted Morley's words and omitted important context.
- Oliver responded, acknowledging the strong audience reaction and stating he thought Morley's comments were taken out of context.
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The People Versus John Oliver: The Murky Ethics Of Modern Comedy
Late-Night TV may never be the same. HBO’s John Oliver, host of “Last Week Tonight,” is facing a new defamation lawsuit from health care executive Dr. Brian Morley who claims the comedian slurred him “for ratings and profits.” In an April 2024 telecast, Oliver played an alleged audio clip of Morley at an administrative hearing ...
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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