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Coverage dated April 1, 2025

John Oliver Smeared With Defamation Suit After Claiming Health Care Exec Believed “It’s Okay If People Have Sh*t On Them For Days”

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A former health insurance exec says Last Week Tonight with John Oliver took his words out of context and made him look like a monster.

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  1. Breitbart News

    Healthcare Executive Sues HBO's John Oliver for Defamation Over Abuse Accusation (opens Breitbart News)

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    A health care insurance executive is suing 'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver for defamation over his comments about health care standards.

  2. Deadline

    John Oliver Smeared With Defamation Suit After Claiming Health Care Exec Believed “It’s Okay If People Have Sh*t On Them For Days” (opens Deadline)

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    A former health insurance exec says Last Week Tonight with John Oliver took his words out of context and made him look like a monster.

  3. NewsBusters

    John Oliver Sued for Defamation By Doctor, Allegedly Lied to Audience (opens NewsBusters)

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    NewsBusters's feed description

    Liberal media darling John Oliver and the production company behind h

  4. The Guardian

    John Oliver faces defamation lawsuit from US healthcare executive (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Dr Brian Morley claims Last Week Tonight host and show took his words out of context in a 2024 episode on Medicaid

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