'Last Week Tonight' host John Oliver is facing a new defamation lawsuit from a doctor who claims he slurred him

John Oliver is facing a defamation lawsuit from Dr. Brian Morley who claims the comedian slurred him “for ratings and profits” Comedians have considerable leeway when it comes to political satire as opposed to everyday citizens.

Stephen Colbert and Seth Meyers often bend the truth so regularly it’s often unrecognizable.

Comedians use their considerable platforms to spread lies that could be seen as libelous.

Comedians have more leeway when it comes to politicians, but no one elected Rittenhouse to elected office.

A healthy, robust press would let viewers know that much of what’s said on late-night TV just isn’t true.