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John Oliver Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Medicaid Remarks

4/1/2025

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John Oliver is embroiled in a federal defamation lawsuit filed by Dr. Brian Morley, a former Medicaid medical director. Morley alleges that Oliver distorted his remarks about in-home care for disabled patients in a 2024 episode of Last Week Tonight, tarnishing his reputation. He demands a retraction, the episode's removal, and financial compensation.

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John Oliver is embroiled in a federal defamation lawsuit filed by Dr. Brian Morley, a former Medicaid medical director. Morley alleges that Oliver distorted his remarks about in-home care for disabled patients in a 2024 episode of Last Week Tonight, tarnishing his reputation. He demands a retraction, the episode's removal, and financial compensation.