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Dr. Oz Accused of Racial Profiling Against Armenian Community Over Healthcare Fraud Claims

FOX 11 Los AngelesJanuary 30, 20263 min25,550 views
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Dr. Oz's Healthcare Fraud Allegations

  • 🎯 Dr. Oz, now head of Medicare and Medicaid, identified Los Angeles as an epicenter for healthcare fraud, costing the federal government an estimated $3.5 billion.
  • πŸ“ He specifically focused claims on Van Nuys, Los Angeles, suggesting a concentration of hospice companies in a four-block area indicated potential fraudulent activity.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Oz pointed to businesses with Cyrillic and Armenian writing, implying a connection to the alleged fraud run by the Russian Armenian mafia.

Community Reaction and Accusations

  • ✊ Armenian groups and the Armenian Bar Association have strongly condemned Oz's statements, labeling them as racist and an attempt to vilify an entire ethnicity.
  • βš–οΈ They argue that Oz's claims are unconstitutional and harmful, especially since he did not name specific businesses, making it difficult to verify the allegations.
  • πŸ“‰ Local businesses, including a bakery and a market owned by the same individual, have reported a 30% drop in business due to the association with Oz's claims.

Political Response and Motives

  • πŸ›οΈ Governor Gavin Newsom blasted Dr. Oz for alleged racial profiling in response to his claims.
  • πŸ€” Some in the community, like Edward Actarion, believe Oz targeted the Armenian community because they objected to his Senate run and his support for Turkish President Erdogan.
  • πŸ” The Armenian Bar Association requested that lawmakers investigate Oz's claims but ensure they do not unfairly target Armenian Americans.
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