NBCUniversal Settles Defamation Lawsuit With Doctor Over 'Uterus Collector' Claims

NBCUniversal has settled a defamation lawsuit with Dr. Mahendra Amin, a gynecologist who was falsely accused of performing mass hysterectomies on female detainees at an ICE facility. The allegations, which were aired on MSNBC programs hosted by Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes, and Nicolle Wallace, stemmed from a whistleblower complaint that was later found to be unsubstantiated. A federal judge had previously ruled that the network made 'verifiably false' statements and could be found to have acted with 'actual malice.' The settlement avoids a jury trial that was set for April 22, 2025, and while the terms are undisclosed, the lawsuit originally sought $30 million in damages. This case is an example of a trend where media companies are opting to settle defamation claims rather than face protracted litigation. NBCUniversal and Dr. Amin's attorneys have not commented on the settlement, and final details are still being finalized.