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Dr. Simone Gold: Nevada Court Dismisses AFLDS Wrongful Death Suit With Prejudice

Dr. Simone Gold Exposes Media Smears, Coroner Bias, and a Frivolous Lawsuit That Cost AFLDS Over $250,000 — Now Fully Dismissed With Prejudice In a decisive ruling that mainstream media has yet to acknowledge, a Nevada district court has fully dismissed all claims against Free Speech Foundation, Inc. d/b/a America’s Frontline Doctors (AFLDS) in a high-profile wrongful death lawsuit (case file PDF’s at bottom of the article). The case, Estate of Jeremy Parker et al. v. Medina Culver, D.O. et al., Case No. CV23-00219 (Second Judicial District Court, Washoe County, Dept. 8), alleged that AFLDS bore responsibility for Jeremy Parker’s death after he obtained a hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) prescription through a third-party telemedicine referral listed on AFLDS’s informational website. Dr. Simone Gold, physician, attorney, and founder of AFLDS, joined host John Davidson and co-host Jennifer Kennedy, Esq. of Freedom Counsel on BrokenTruth.TV to discuss the case, the evidence, institutional biases exposed during litigation, and the broader fight for medical freedom. Background: A Case Amplified by Media and Politics Jeremy Parker, 52, died suddenly on February 3, 2022, at a friend’s home in the Reno/Sparks area. His widow, Jelena Hatfield, and other family members filed suit, claiming a single therapeutic dose of HCQ — prescribed months earlier via telehealth — caused his death. The narrative was heavily promoted by The Intercept and Time Magazine, which linked the tragedy to AFLDS and “right-wing doctors” pushing repurposed COVID treatments. Dr. Gold emphasized AFLDS’s limited role: the organization is a nonprofit focused on education, public information, essays, videos, and medical freedom advocacy. It never employed prescribing physicians, conducted telemedicine, maintained patient records, or owned telehealth platforms. It simply listed independent providers as resources for patients seeking awake doctors during a time when many physicians were restricted from early treatment options. Court Rulings: Complete Dismissal With Prejudice On August 29, 2025, the court held a hearing and later issued an Order Granting Defendant Free Speech Foundation, Inc. d/b/a America’s Frontline Doctors’ Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Third-Amended Complaint With Prejudice. The court rejected claims of wrongful death, negligence, deceptive trade practices, and breach of contract against AFLDS.Key reasons included: * No underlying tort or duty owed by AFLDS, a public information nonprofit. * No viable vicarious liability (apparent authority) theory under Nevada law (NRS 41.085). * Failure to comply with medical malpractice affidavit requirements (NRS 41A.071). * Claims of negligent referral or supervision not recognized in Nevada. * Lack of consideration or mutual assent for any alleged contract. Thanks for reading BrokenTruth.TV! This post is public so feel free to share it. The dismissal with prejudice means the claims were so fundamentally deficient that no amendment could cure them — a strong judicial rejection. A later Omnibus Order (addressing remaining issues) granted summary judgment to co-defendant Dr. Medina Culver, D.O., denied AFLDS’s request for attorney’s fees, and denied plaintiffs’ challenges to costs. Despite the complete victory on the merits, AFLDS was left bearing over $250,000 in defense costs after more than two years of litigation involving multiple experts (cardiologists, pathologists, and HCQ specialists) and repeated amended complaints. The Fatal Flaws: Autopsy, Death Certificate, and Bias The court filings and discovery highlighted glaring discrepancies: * The autopsy documented dilated cardiomyopathy — a floppy, enlarged heart with high risk of sudden death, often linked to chronic alcohol use. This critical finding was omitted from the official death certificate. * The death certificate, signed by Washoe County Medical Examiner Dr. Laura D. Knight, listed only: “Sudden Death In The Setting Of Therapeutic Use Of Hydroxychloroquine.” * Parker received 10 tablets (2,000 mg total) in August 2021; his wife maintained he took only one. Blood levels were sub-therapeutic. HCQ experts confirmed a single 200 mg dose could not cause death. * Emails between coroners revealed political skepticism toward HCQ and AFLDS, raising questions about scientific objectivity in a legal document with major financial and reputational consequences. Plaintiffs’ expert evidence was weak compared to the defense’s high-caliber specialists. The prescribing physician’s motion for summary judgment was also granted, further underscoring the lack of causation. Media Role and Ambulance-Chasing Allegations Dr. Gold criticized The Intercept and Time for sloppy reporting that ignored basic facts: the prescription header showed a separate telehealth platform (not AFLDS), the prescription predated death by months, and AFLDS had no direct involvement. No reporters contacted AFLDS for comment. Attorney Luke Busby was described as continuing the case long after evidence showed it was meritless. Why This Case Mattered This lawsuit was part of a larger pattern: using tragedy to discredit safe, generic, decades-old medications like HCQ, intimidate early-treatment advocates, and chill free speech on medical issues. AFLDS’s survival and the with-prejudice dismissal represent a victory for truth over narrative.As Dr. Gold noted, defending the case drained significant resources from a modest nonprofit doing vital work — including amicus briefs supporting medical freedom cases at the U.S. Supreme Court on Emergency Use Authorization issues. Listen to the full interview on BrokenTruth.TV for Dr. Gold’s detailed, unfiltered account, sworn testimony highlights, coroner emails, and discussion of ongoing medical freedom battles (including the upcoming GoldCare.com town hall on Hantavirus with Dr. Robert Malone).Court documents, including the dismissal order, Omnibus Order, and death certificate, are available below. Medical freedom depends on sunlight — this case shows what happens when politics overrides pathology and journalism skips due diligence. AFLDS continues the fight at AFLDS.org [http://AFLDS.org]. Thanks for reading BrokenTruth.TV! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brokentruth.tv [https://www.brokentruth.tv?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

FREE KENLEE UPDATE: DCF has brought Kenlee back to her hometown.

Good news! After two years of shocking behavior by the state of Florida, South Santa Rosa News reports [https://ssrnews.com/update-navarre-child-back-in-santa-rosa-county-dcf-workers-replaced/] that Kenlee Zuraff has been relocated back to her hometown, where her mother Joy lives. We teased this update on April 23rd during a visit to the latest court hearing in Milton, Florida, but now that it’s public knowledge, we are able to report it. The Kenlee case received national attention when 3 now-removed DCF workers were caught on camera smirking and grinning during the abduction of Kenlee from her mother Joy under armed police oversight. Joy had concerns with a black-box warning drug that doctors wanted her daughter to take, resulting in the taking of the child before many of us got involved and raised attention to the family’s plight. The situation had become so twisted that, as of February, the state was attempting to terminate Joy’s parental rights and put Kenlee up for adoption. OANN allowed me to share Joy and Kenlee’s story in February. The case highlighted other significant cases with Florida’s DCF. We recently interviewed Tasha Patterson in her fight against medical kidnapping by the state after a hospital failed to diagnose a child with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome which caused bone fractures. This case led to “Patterson’s Law”, allowing families to obtain additional medical review before DCF forcibly removes children from their parents. The bill is currently waiting on Governor Ron Desantis’s signature. Human Rights attorney Leigh Dundas also brought to light another case involving child abuse in Florida. We recently proposed Kenlee’s Law, encouraging reform in Florida’s DCF and a way to protect families from government overreach. Notably, the law would require recordings for all DCF interactions, transparency about state medical abductions, and remove qualified immunity for judges and government workers who commit fraud upon the court. We have been told the issues with Florida DCF have caused concern in the DeSantis administration and how it could affect his 2028 presidential aspirations. While Kenlee has not been returned to her family, we applaud the state for making progress towards reunification. Sign the petition to support Kenlee’s law today. Thanks for reading BrokenTruth.TV! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brokentruth.tv [https://www.brokentruth.tv?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Florida Twins Medically Abducted: Tasha Patterson’s Battle

In a powerful and emotional episode of Broken Truth with host John Davidson and Freedom Council, South Florida Nurse Practitioner Tasha Patterson and her attorney Valentina Villalobos shared the devastating story of how their family was torn apart by a flawed child abuse diagnosis. The twins were removed by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) in September 2022 after multiple fractures were discovered. Despite overwhelming medical evidence pointing to an underlying genetic and metabolic bone condition — not parental abuse — Tasha and her husband Michael’s parental rights were terminated in 2023. As of the interview, adoption of the twins was scheduled for the end of that week. This case is far more than one family’s tragedy. It directly inspired Patterson’s Law, a groundbreaking piece of Florida legislation designed to prevent similar injustices by guaranteeing families facing DCF allegations the right to a second medical opinion. The Medical Beginnings: A High-Risk Pregnancy and Fragile Infants Tasha’s twins were born prematurely at 34 weeks and 6 days via C-section. The pregnancy was complicated by preeclampsia, oligohydramnios (low amniotic fluid), breech presentation, and premature rupture of membranes. One twin spent 24 hours in the NICU; the other required two weeks due to breathing issues. After discharge, the infants were home for only six to seven weeks but showed persistent fussiness. Multiple doctor visits and ER trips attributed the symptoms to colic or reflux, with treatments like Pepcid and rice cereal in formula offering little relief. During a late-night ER visit for the second twin, pressure marks from a Velcro swaddle prompted a full child abuse workup. Skeletal surveys revealed numerous fractures in both twins — ribs, metaphyseal injuries, and more. DCF immediately removed the children, law enforcement launched a criminal investigation, and Tasha was arrested in the street after being followed from her home. A relative gained temporary custody, but the family faced strictly supervised visitation. Crucially, new fractures continued to appear even after removal — including while the twins were in the relative’s care under constant supervision and during a subsequent hospital stay. One relative described holding an infant who pushed against his chest, resulting in an audible “pop,” visible deformity, and a confirmed new fracture on X-ray. The baby did not cry, a key indicator of underlying bone fragility. A Chorus of Expert Testimony: Metabolic Bone Disease and Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Tasha, a trained Nurse Practitioner, had suspected her own connective tissue issues prior to the births and was already pursuing genetic evaluation. Post-removal, the family assembled an extraordinary team of specialists whose findings were unanimous and compelling: Dr. Marvin E. Miller, M.D., a leading expert in infant bone fragility, identified a perfect storm of risk factors for Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD): twin pregnancy (increased calcium demand), prematurity, maternal magnesium sulfate (used for preterm labor, which weakens fetal bones), antacids like Tums/Pepcid/Nexium (interfere with mineral absorption), oligohydramnios, and short umbilical cords limiting fetal movement and bone loading. He emphasized that fragility fractures in weakened bones occur with normal handling, lack associated bruising or severe internal thoracic injuries (unlike abusive fractures), and are transient, peaking in early infancy. Dr. Anthony Perszyk, M.D., a Florida geneticist often consulted by child protection teams, clinically diagnosed Tasha with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (h-EDS) based on her Beighton score of 9/9, POTS, TMJ dysfunction, soft tissue injuries, GI issues, and pregnancy complications. He confirmed the twins also have the condition. Their abnormal bone matrix (due to defective collagen) predisposes to fractures during birth, NICU care, and routine infant handling. Perszyk noted genetic testing for h-EDS is frequently negative but does not negate the strong clinical diagnosis. Dr. Michael Holick evaluated Tasha and raised clear concerns for h-EDS. Dr. David Ayoub, collaborating with Dr. Miller on radiology, documented classic signs of healing rickets and MBD: craniotabes (soft skull spots), rachitic rosary (cupped ribs), subperiosteal new bone formation, ulnar cupping, and more. An early radiologist had noted decreased bone mineralization, only to issue a suspicious addendum reversing that finding. Dr. Eli H. Newberger, M.D., founder of the Child Protection Team at Boston Children’s Hospital with six decades of experience diagnosing over 3,000 abuse cases, provided a detailed expert opinion supporting a medical etiology. Dr. Gerard Pals, Ph.D., an international authority on Osteogenesis Imperfecta and rare bone diseases, reviewed imaging and determined that alleged “skull fractures” were actually congenital accessory sutures and ossification defects — common in bone fragility disorders but frequently misread by radiologists as trauma. Many rib fractures dated to the perinatal or NICU period. The twins’ own treating geneticist later provided additional reports reinforcing a genetic/connective tissue disorder. Legal Battles, Systemic Barriers, and Denied Justice Despite this mountain of evidence, the dependency court limited testimony in the reopened termination trial to only two experts. The judge credited the state’s witness over the family’s specialists. Appeals, including to the Florida Supreme Court via habeas corpus, were denied — often within days and without full hearings. New evidence (injury dating, genetic findings, former CPT doctor urging reconsideration) was rejected as “reinterpretation” rather than “new.” Valentina Villalobos highlighted procedural issues: parents advised to plead the Fifth in civil dependency cases (due to parallel criminal charges that never went to full trial), allowing judges to draw negative inferences; alleged conflicts with the presiding judge’s donations to involved hospitals (Joe DiMaggio); and broad immunities protecting Child Protection Teams and hospitals from accountability. Tasha never received a full opportunity to testify. The emotional toll is profound: “This is harder than jail… These are my kids.” The twins, now receiving proper treatment for their condition, still cry for “Mommy Tasha” at the end of visits. Patterson’s Law: Turning Personal Tragedy into Systemic Reform Tasha’s case became the namesake and driving force behind Patterson’s Law, a critical reform addressing one of the most glaring failures in Florida’s child welfare system — the lack of access to independent medical expertise in abuse allegations. The legislation ensures that parents facing DCF-related allegations involving medical child abuse or unexplained injuries have the statutory right to obtain a second medical opinion from a qualified specialist. It passed both the Florida Senate and House with strong bipartisan support and was awaiting the governor’s signature at the time of the interview (effective date July 1 following passage). Patterson’s Law represents a vital safeguard. As John Davidson and the family noted, it acknowledges that rushed diagnoses — especially in complex premature infant or genetic cases — can destroy families without due process. It counters financial incentives in the system (federal Title IV-E funding tied to removals) and the tendency of some Child Protection Teams to “dig in” due to immunity protections. Tasha and her advocates hope the law will not only help future families but exert moral and practical pressure on the judiciary and DCF to revisit cases like hers where truth and new evidence have been sidelined in favor of finality. A Pattern of Overreach? The interview touched on systemic issues: families losing children after seeking medical care for legitimate conditions, ignored exculpatory evidence, and the human cost when “finality supersedes the truth.” Tasha’s stepson (then 8) testified to a loving home with no violence — testimony disregarded. The relative who observed fractures under supervision also provided powerful testimony. Freedom Council and similar organizations emphasize that while intervention is sometimes necessary, cases involving no prior history, no criminal record, and strong medical defenses deserve rigorous scrutiny — including second opinions now enabled by Patterson’s Law. Current Status and How to Help With appeals exhausted and adoption imminent, the family faces limited legal avenues but continues advocating. The twins remain with a relative and are receiving appropriate genetic care, yet the separation persists despite supervised visitation and clear medical exoneration. Watch the full interview on BrokenTruth.TV to hear Tasha, Valentina, and John Davidson in their own words. Support the Patterson family and their legal efforts at: youarethepower.net/patterson [http://youarethepower.net/patterson] Join or support Freedom Council at freedomcouncil.org — attorneys helping attorneys fight these critical battles. Tasha Patterson’s story is a testament to a mother’s love, medical truth prevailing against institutional resistance, and the power of persistence. Patterson’s Law stands as a beacon of reform born from profound loss. May it prevent other families from enduring the same nightmare — and may justice ultimately prevail for Tasha, Michael, and their twins. View redacted files related to the case here. Thanks for reading BrokenTruth.TV! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brokentruth.tv [https://www.brokentruth.tv?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Dr. Kimberly Biss speaks with Freedom Counsel

In a candid Freedom Counsel interview on BrokenTruth.TV, host John Davidson sits down with Florida OB-GYN Dr. Kimberly Biss to discuss her frontline observations in obstetrics and gynecology, her concerns over post-COVID trends in pregnancy outcomes, and her ongoing efforts to pursue independent research despite significant hurdles. Dr. Biss, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in St. Petersburg, Florida, with over 30 years of experience and former leadership roles including Chief of Staff at Bayfront Health, has become a prominent voice highlighting potential shifts in miscarriage rates, menstrual irregularities, and fertility issues following widespread COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. Her clinical data from her practice has drawn national attention, including testimony before Congress, as she reports observing notable increases in adverse outcomes that she believes warrant deeper, unbiased investigation. The conversation turns to the challenges of advancing such inquiries. Toward the end of the interview, Dr. Biss addresses the difficulty of securing funding and implementation for studies that question prevailing narratives: “So I’m in a research group. You know, it’s a 501c3 and we have two projects, pilot projects that we’re trying to get funding for. It’s just impossible because it’s going to go against the narrative of safe and effective.” This frustration echoes broader concerns in the medical community about institutional resistance to research that might challenge established public health positions, particularly around pregnancy and vaccination. Dr. Biss emphasizes that the barriers are not technical—”I don’t think so. It’s just getting it funded and then utilized”—but rather systemic and ideological. Her work aligns with a growing push for greater transparency and patient-centered data in women’s reproductive health. As a Senior Fellow with the Independent Medical Alliance and recently appointed to the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Biss brings extensive clinical experience to national discussions on vaccine policy. Freedom Counsel Context Freedom Counsel, in partnership with BrokenTruth.TV, focuses on defending medical freedom, parental rights, and informed consent. This interview exemplifies their mission: amplifying voices of practicing physicians who prioritize patient safety and evidence over consensus. Dr. Biss’s insights come from hands-on care involving thousands of pregnancies, providing a grounded perspective amid polarized debates. Looking Ahead As Dr. Biss and her research collaborators seek support for their pilot projects, the interview serves as a call to action for donors, policymakers, and fellow clinicians committed to rigorous science without predetermined outcomes. John Davidson closes warmly: “Well, Dr. Kim Biss, thank you so much. It’s been a pleasure making friends with you, and I can’t wait to hang out with you again.” To which Dr. Biss replies, “Yeah, it’s been awesome.” Watch the full Freedom Counsel interview on BrokenTruth.TV for deeper insights into Dr. Biss’s data on miscarriages, infertility trends, hormonal disruptions, and her vision for better protecting women’s health in an era of rapid medical innovation. This discussion underscores the need for open scientific dialogue—especially on topics as vital as pregnancy and early life. Freedom Counsel and BrokenTruth.TV remain dedicated to hosting these critical conversations. Thanks for reading BrokenTruth.TV! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brokentruth.tv [https://www.brokentruth.tv?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Dangerous Misinformation Doctor Platformed Again: John Davidson Confronts Celebrity Vet Dr. Mary Bowden on BrokenTruth.TV

By Staff Writer Who Still Trusts NBC In what can only be described as a reckless threat to public health, former CNN journalist John Davidson sat down with notorious anti-vaccine activist and part-time horse doctor Dr. Mary Bowden on the latest episode of Broken Truth. What was supposed to be a serious interview quickly turned into an embarrassing display of Bowden dodging basic facts, refusing to apologize for her crimes against consensus, and somehow still sounding reasonable. Sources close to reality are concerned. From the moment Davidson opened with the hard-hitting discussion about whether she starts every patient visit with a rectal exam, it was clear this would be no ordinary podcast. Bowden, clearly rattled, tried to clarify that she is in fact an otolaryngologist — a claim this program has not independently verified. “If the vaccines were dangerous, CNN would have told us” Davidson repeatedly pressed the Houston ear doctor on why she won’t just trust the real experts: Dr. Bill Gates, Dr. Peter Hotez, and Dr. (Esq.) Dorit Reiss. Bowden’s refusal to accept Bill Gates’ medical degree was particularly alarming. At one point, the host heroically offered her oats. She asked for beef jerky. Typical. Bowden also continued her bizarre conspiracy theory that a $26,000 judgment against her by the $13 billion “nonprofit” Houston Methodist Hospital somehow doesn’t count as losing. She further claimed — without evidence — that her medical license was never actually revoked. This reporter remains skeptical. “Next question.” When asked to define what a vaccine is, Davidson wisely pivoted. When confronted with the ironclad retracted LancetSurgisphere study that proved hydroxychloroquine was killing MAGA patients, Bowden muttered something about Harvard doctors getting in trouble. Classic deflection. The low point came when Davidson courageously raised the OnlyFans pharmacist who bravely sounded the alarm early in the pandemic. Instead of taking career advice like a professional, Bowden declined. Some people just can’t be helped. Final Verdict from People Who Matter Dr. Bowden ended the interview by encouraging viewers to buy her book — which, according to our fact-checkers, does not come with crayons [https://amzn.to/4sTtpfK] (yet). Davidson closed by congratulating her on her grift and reminding everyone he is definitely not thirst trap Mikki Willis. Click here to know which book not to buy on amazon using this Amazon Associates link. [https://amzn.to/3R0wMEc] This program is deeply concerned that impressionable viewers might walk away thinking early treatment, informed consent, and mocking corporate media are acceptable. We urge you to watch the full episode immediately so you can help us ratio it in the comments. BrokenTruth.TV: Still platforming dangerous questions in 2026. Think of the children. Thanks for reading BrokenTruth.TV! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.brokentruth.tv [https://www.brokentruth.tv?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]