Doctor Sues MSNBC for $30 Million Over Defamation Claims

Dr. Mahendra Amin, an obstetrician-gynecologist, is suing MSNBC for $30 million for defamation, claiming the network falsely labeled him a 'uterus collector' and reported unverified accusations about performing unnecessary hysterectomies on women in ICE custody. The lawsuit stems from a whistleblower complaint made by a nurse at the Irwin County Detention Center, where Amin worked, but internal skepticism at NBC regarding the claims was reportedly ignored in their reporting. Judge Lisa Godbey Wood highlighted that there was no evidence supporting the mass hysterectomy claims and noted the network's failure to properly verify the allegations before airing them. The trial is set to begin on April 22 in Georgia, where Amin's legal team argues that MSNBC acted with 'actual malice' in their reporting. The case has drawn attention following CNN's recent $5 million defamation loss, raising questions about media accountability. Amin asserts that the defamatory statements were made numerous times by prominent MSNBC hosts, causing him significant harm to his reputation and career.