Dr. Oz Faces Defamation Lawsuit Over Fraud Claims

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, the new head of Medicare and Medicaid Services, is facing a defamation

lawsuit from the owner of a meat market in Van Nijs, Loser, Angeles, Anna Ivanyan, says

Oz filmed a viral video right in front of her Tigranackert meat market back in January,

linking the area to healthcare fraud run by.

The Russian Armenian Mafia, he pointed out dozens of hospices nearby, suggesting massive

scams praying on patients and taxpayers, Oz posted the clip on X, calling Los Angeles

County the fraud capital of America, with 42 hospices crammed into just four blocks.

He argued it could not be natural dying rates, but criminal schemes everyone wants a piece

of.

The video exploded, racking up over 4 million views and getting picked up by local news.

Ivanyan claims the spotlight on her shop made customers think she was involved, tanking

her business and reputation in the tight-knit community.

She seeking damages for Los sales and the lasting harm from all that negative buzz reaching

her regular buyers.

Oz doubled down recently on CBS News, praising an investigation into shady hospices with

red flags for fraud.

He revealed the feds now have a strict checklist for new applicants, vowing to block scammers

and protect folks from those stealing health and money.

This lawsuit spotlights the clash between cracking down on real fraud and avoiding fallout

on innocent bystanders as Oz pushes his anti-corruption.

Drive under the Trump administration.