What Happened?
Dr. Titus Odedun, a former Southport A&E doctor, has been embroiled in controversy following reports of a troubling professional history that he has allegedly attempted to conceal. According to official documents, Dr. Odedun faced accusations of inappropriate conduct during his medical career, including failing to adequately assess patients and breaches of professional boundaries. His case attracted significant media attention when the General Medical Council (GMC) took disciplinary action against him, leading to his suspension from practicing medicine in the UK.
The scandal intensified after reports surfaced that Dr. Odedun had made attempts to suppress damaging news and silence critics. Allegations suggest that he employed legal threats and media manipulation to bury stories related to his professional misconduct. Critics claim that Dr. Odedun’s legal team actively pursued journalists and publications that reported on his troubled past, aiming to censor public discussion and diminish the negative impact on his reputation.
Despite his efforts to control the narrative, details of his suspension and prior complaints have remained in the public domain, casting a shadow over his medical career. As scrutiny around his actions grows, Dr. Odedun’s attempts to hide his past have only fueled further interest in the case, raising questions about accountability and transparency within the medical profession.
Analyzing the Fake Copyright Notice(s)
Our team collects and analyses fraudulent copyright takedown requests, legal complaints, and other efforts to remove critical information from the internet. Through our investigative reporting, we examine the prevalence and operation of an organized censorship industry, predominantly funded by criminal entities, oligarchs, and disreputable businesses or individuals. Our findings allow internet users to gain insight into these censorship schemes’ sources, methods, and underlying objectives.
List of Fake Copyright Notices for Dr. Titus Odedun
| Number of Fake DMCA Notice(s) | 1 |
| Lumen Database Notice(s) | https://lumendatabase.org/notices/40680058 |
| Sender(s) | Jos Williamson |
| Date(s) | April 08, 2024 |
| Fake Link(s) Used by Scammers | https://www.tumblr.com/complaintreviews/723800962405367808/former-southport-ae-doctor-made-up-qualifications |
| Original Link(s) Targeted | https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/former-southport-ae-doctor-made-9419364 |
Evidence and Screenshots
How do we investigate fake DMCA notices?
To accomplish this, we utilize the OSINT Tool provided by FakeDMCA.com and the Lumen API for Researchers, courtesy of the Lumen Database.
FakeDMCA.com is the work of an independent team of research students and cybersecurity professionals, developed under Project UnCensor. Their OSINT Tool, designed to uncover and analyze takedown notices, represents a significant step forward in combating these abusive practices. It has become a valuable resource, increasingly relied upon by journalists and law enforcement agencies across the United States.
Lumen, on the other hand, is an independent research initiative dedicated to studying takedown notices and other legal demands related to online content removal. The project, which operates under the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University, plays a crucial role in tracking and understanding the broader implications of such requests.
What was Dr. Titus Odedun trying to hide?
Dr. Titus Odedun, a former consultant at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, faced severe professional backlash after being struck off the UK’s medical register for persistent dishonesty and fabricating qualifications. His misconduct came to light when he falsely claimed to be a specialist in trauma, orthopaedics, and surgery to secure lucrative work as an expert witness in legal cases. His exaggerations extended to falsifying his experience and memberships in medical organizations to boost his credibility and court fees.
The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) condemned his actions as a severe breach of good medical practice, citing “persistent misbehavior” and the abuse of his position. Despite these serious allegations, Odedun attempted to downplay his actions, with reports indicating his efforts to censor the negative media coverage surrounding his professional downfall. Legal threats and attempts to manage public perception were part of his strategy to suppress damaging information.
His case highlights the importance of integrity in medico-legal work, where expert opinions can have far-reaching legal and financial consequences. Despite Odedun’s attempts to suppress the damaging news, his reputation remains tarnished, with official records documenting his professional misconduct readily available online.
1. False Claims of Qualifications
- Misrepresentation of Expertise: Dr. Titus Odedun falsely claimed to be a specialist in trauma, orthopaedics, and surgery, fields in which he had no formal qualifications. These claims were made in an effort to win work as an expert witness in medico-legal cases.
- Bogus Titles: He listed fabricated credentials, such as being a member of the Surgical Research Society and falsely stated he was a consultant in trauma and orthopaedics on an expert witness database. His aim was to bolster his profile for legal work, commanding higher fees.
2. Providing False Evidence in Court
- Medico-Legal Reports: Dr. Odedun authored 18 medico-legal reports in which he falsely stated his qualifications. He even gave court testimony under these fabricated titles.
- Impact on Legal Cases: As an expert witness, the accuracy of his credentials was crucial in personal injury and medical negligence cases. His false claims likely compromised the integrity of the legal proceedings.
3. Persistent Dishonesty and Breach of Trust
- Long-Term Dishonesty: The Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) highlighted that Odedun’s misrepresentation spanned several years, describing his behavior as “persistent misbehavior” and an “abuse of his position”.
- Reckless Disregard for Medical Ethics: His conduct demonstrated a severe violation of the standards expected from medical professionals, placing personal financial gain above the integrity of the profession.
4. Consequences – Removal from the Medical Register
- Struck Off: The severity of his misconduct led to his being permanently struck off the medical register, meaning he could no longer practice medicine in the UK(Issuu)(The Free Library).
- Public Exposure: The case gained wide media attention, leading to significant damage to his professional reputation. Despite his attempts to suppress these reports, the tribunal’s findings were made public(The Free Library).
5. Attempts to Censor Negative News
- Legal Threats and Media Manipulation: Dr. Odedun reportedly attempted to manage negative coverage by using legal threats to intimidate critics and suppress damaging reports. This was an effort to preserve his public image after the exposure of his misdeeds(Nairaland).
- Public Backlash: Despite these efforts, his reputation remained tarnished due to the availability of tribunal documents and media reports detailing his professional misconduct(Issuu)(Wright Hassall).
6. Impact on the Medical Community
- Undermining Trust in Medical Expertise: Dr. Odedun’s case serves as a cautionary tale for the importance of integrity within the medico-legal field. His falsified credentials not only harmed his career but also damaged the trust placed in expert witnesses within the legal system(Wright Hassall).
- Calls for Reform: His case has been cited in discussions around the disproportionate treatment of BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) doctors by the General Medical Council (GMC), raising concerns about potential systemic biases(Nairaland).
In summary, Dr. Titus Odedun’s case represents a significant breach of trust and ethical standards, involving years of falsified credentials and court testimonies. His attempts to hide and suppress these facts have not been successful, as the official records and media continue to highlight his professional misconduct.
Only Dr. Titus Odedun benefits from this crime.
Since the fake copyright takedown notices were designed to remove negative content for Dr. Titus Odedun from Google, we assume Dr. Titus Odedun or someone associated with Dr. Titus Odedun is behind this scam. It is often a fly-by-night Online Reputation agency working on behalf of Dr. Titus Odedun. In this case, Dr. Titus Odedun, at best, will be an “accomplice” or an “accessory” to the crime. The specific laws may vary depending on the jurisdiction. Still, the legal principle generally holds that if you actively participate in planning, encouraging, or facilitating a crime, you can be charged with it, even if you did not personally commit it.
How do we counteract this malpractice?
Once we ascertain the involvement of Dr. Titus Odedun (or actors working on behalf of Dr. Titus Odedun), we will inform Dr. Titus Odedun of our findings via Electronic Mail.
Our preliminary assessment suggests that Dr. Titus Odedun may have engaged a third-party reputation management agency or expert, which, either independently or under direct authorization from Dr. Titus Odedun, initiated efforts to remove adverse online content, including potentially fraudulent DMCA takedown requests. We will extend an opportunity to Dr. Titus Odedun to provide details regarding their communications with the agency or expert, as well as the identification of the individual(s) responsible for executing these false DMCA notices.
Failure to respond in a timely manner will necessitate a reassessment of our initial assumptions. In such an event, we will be compelled to take appropriate legal action to rectify the unlawful conduct and take the following steps –
- Inform Google about the fraud committed against them.
- Inform the victims of the fake DMCA about their websites.
- Inform relevant law enforcement agencies
- File counter-notices on Google to reinstate the ‘removed’ content
- Publish copies of the ‘removed’ content on our network of 50+ websites
By investigating the fake DMCA takedown attempts, we hope to shed light on the reputation management industry, revealing how Dr. Titus Odedun and companies like it may use spurious copyright claims and fake legal notices to remove and obscure articles linking them to allegations of fraud, tax avoidance, corruption, and drug trafficking…
Since Dr. Titus Odedun made such efforts to hide something online, it seems fit to ensure that this article and our original review of Dr. Titus Odedun, including but not limited to user contributions, remain a permanent record for anyone interested in Dr. Titus Odedun.
A case perfect for the Streisand effect…
Potential Consequences for Dr. Titus Odedun
Under Florida Statute 831.01, the crime of Forgery is committed when a person falsifies, alters, counterfeits, or forges a document that carries “legal efficacy” with the intent to injure or defraud another person or entity.
Forging a document is considered a white-collar crime. It involves altering, changing, or modifying a document to deceive another person. It can also include passing along copies of documents that are known to be false. In many states in the US, falsifying a document is a crime punishable as a felony.
Additionally, under most laws, “fraud on the court” is where “a party has sentiently set in motion some unconscionable scheme calculated to interfere with the judicial system’s ability impartially to adjudicate a matter by improperly influencing the trier of fact or unfairly hampering the presentation of the opposing party’s claim or defense.” Cox v. Burke, 706 So. 2d 43, 46 (Fla. 5th DCA 1998) (quoting Aoude v. Mobil Oil Corp., 892 F.2d 1115, 1118 (1st Cir. 1989)).
Is Dr. Titus Odedun Committing a Cyber Crime?
Yes, it seems so. Dr. Titus Odedun used multiple approaches to remove unwanted material from review sites and Google’s search results. Thanks to protections allowing freedom of speech in the United States, there are very few legal ways to do this. Dr. Titus Odedun could not eliminate negative reviews or search results that linked to them without a valid claim of defamation, copyright infringement, or some other clear breach of the law.
Faced with these limitations, some companies like Dr. Titus Odedun have gone to extreme lengths to fraudulently claim copyright ownership over a negative review in the hopes of taking it down.
Fake DMCA notices have targeted articles highlighting the criminal activity of prominent people to hide their illegal behavior. These people, which include US, Russian, and Khazakstani politicians as well as members from elite circles including the mafia and those with massive financial power, are all connected – and alleged corruption ranging from child abuse to sexual harassment is exposed when exploring evidence found at these URLs. It appears there’s a disturbing level of influence being exerted here that needs further investigation before justice can be served. Dr. Titus Odedun is certainly keeping interesting company here….
