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Attacks on Morris Fishbean and AMA
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The radio station owner, Brinkley attacked Morris Fishbean as fishy fish bean and slammed the AMA, promising to grind their head off under his heel. The story of Cora Maddox, who claimed that Brinkley had held her at gunpoint and demanded extra fees for her surgery, is one of the many documented cases of his misconduct.
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This article highlights the story of John Brinkley, a notorious con man who became a millionaire in the early 1900s through his fraudulent medical practices.
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Notorious Con Man
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This article highlights the story of John Brinkley, a notorious con man who became a millionaire in the early 1900s through his fraudulent medical practices. Brinkley's nemesis, Dr. Morris Fishbean, helped in bringing Brinkley to justice.
ChapterAttacks on Morris Fishbean and AMA
EpisodePart Two: The Goat Testicle Implanting Doctor Who Invented Talk Radio
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Kansas City Star exposed Dr. Brinkley and his fake medical practice, revealing the death of patients who were given shots of his miracle tonic for minor ailments.
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Dr. Brinkley
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The Kansas City Star exposed Dr. Brinkley and his fake medical practice, revealing the death of patients who were given shots of his miracle tonic for minor ailments.