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Judge Dismisses Dr. Morley's Defamation Suit Against John Oliver

6/5/2026

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United States District Judge Ronnie Abrams dismissed Dr. Brian Morley’s defamation lawsuit against John Oliver on Tuesday.
Abrams ruled that Oliver’s comments about Morley’s remarks on “dirty” cerebral-palsy patients were protected by law.
The decision preserves Last Week Tonight’s flawless record in defamation cases.
Oliver previously won a 2019 anti-SLAPP suit against energy mogul Robert Murray and has earned 23 Primetime Emmy Awards.

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United States District Judge Ronnie Abrams dismissed Dr. Brian Morley’s defamation lawsuit against John Oliver on Tuesday.
Abrams ruled that Oliver’s comments about Morley’s remarks on “dirty” cerebral-palsy patients were protected by law.
The decision preserves Last Week Tonight’s flawless record in defamation cases.
Oliver previously won a 2019 anti-SLAPP suit against energy mogul Robert Murray and has earned 23 Primetime Emmy Awards.