Explosive Lawsuit: RFK Jr. Teams Up With Erin Elizabeth to Fight Media Cover-Up of Holistic Doctor Deaths

Erin Elizabeth gained attention in the alternative health community through her reporting on the deaths of holistic doctors and practitioners. Starting in 2015, she documented what she described as a suspicious wave of deaths. Many involved chiropractors, naturopaths, and researchers. Some were ruled suicides or accidents, while others involved unclear circumstances or violence. By 2017, her lists included over 60 cases, with some recaps claiming more than 100 when including later incidents.

She personally knew several of the holistic practitioners who died, including Dr. Rod Floyd of Florida in January 2016, Paige Adams FNP in February 2016, and Dr. Mitchell Gaynor in 2015. Elizabeth described Dr. Rod Floyd as a healthy, active colleague and neighbor of ten years who lived just miles away. She and her family had visited each other’s homes, and his wife of 37 years called the death an accident, insisting he was hearty and healthy. Paige Adams, another local friend and neighbor in the same Florida holistic community, was found dead at her home just one week after Floyd. Adams had worked closely for many years with Dr. Jeff Bradstreet and had publicly stated that if anything happened to her, people should not assume it was an accident. Elizabeth also knew Dr. Mitchell Gaynor and had received an advance copy of his book shortly before his death, which was quickly ruled a suicide.

The Antitrust Lawsuit: Key Details

In January 2023, Children’s Health Defense (CHD), founded by RFK Jr., along with Erin Elizabeth (listed as Erin Elizabeth Finn) and other plaintiffs including Joseph Mercola, Ty and Charlene Bollinger, Ben Swann, Jim Hoft, and Ben Tapper, filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Defendants include The Washington Post, BBC, Associated Press, and Reuters.

The complaint alleges that these legacy media organizations colluded with each other and with Big Tech platforms. The goal, according to plaintiffs, was to suppress alternative news publishers who challenged dominant narratives on topics like COVID-19, vaccines, and holistic health. They claim this coordination created an information monopoly, violating antitrust laws under the Sherman Act by engaging in group boycotts and restricting competition in the marketplace of ideas.

As of 2026, the case remains active. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a statement of interest supporting aspects of the claims regarding viewpoint competition. Plaintiffs have reported procedural wins, including subpoenas issued. Erin Elizabeth has publicly discussed recent progress and optimism about outcomes against defendants like The Washington Post.

Censorship, Bottlenecking, and Gridlocks

Erin Elizabeth experienced significant platform restrictions. Major accounts on Facebook with millions of followers were removed, along with groups tied to Health Nut News. She and others described this as part of broader deplatforming efforts targeting those labeled as spreading misinformation. Similar actions affected RFK Jr. and CHD content on vaccines and public health. Social media and website accounts linked to many of the dead doctors were removed or shut down very quickly following their deaths.

Oppositions and Risks

The collaboration faces strong opposition. Mainstream medical organizations, fact-checkers, and media outlets criticize Erin Elizabeth and RFK Jr. for promoting unproven claims and misinformation. Several lawsuits target RFK Jr. in his government role, accusing him of undermining public health policies. Critics argue the antitrust case lacks merit and could weaken efforts to combat harmful content.

Risks include prolonged legal battles with high costs, potential dismissal of claims, and reputational attacks. Broader scrutiny of CHD and its affiliates continues, especially amid ongoing public health debates. Platform policies and regulatory changes also pose challenges to their advocacy.

Ongoing Collaboration and Impact

Erin Elizabeth and RFK Jr. frame their work as a defense of free speech and health choice. The lawsuit represents a key front in challenging what they see as coordinated censorship. Their efforts tie into larger discussions about media power, information control, and threats to practitioners outside conventional systems, including the earlier wave of holistic doctor deaths.

References

• Children’s Health Defense et al. v. Washington Post et al. court filings (2023).

• Health Nut News archives on holistic practitioner deaths (2015-2017).

• U.S. Department of Justice Statement of Interest (July 2025).

• Public statements by Erin Elizabeth on X and her platforms (2026).

• News coverage from NPR, STAT, and court documents on related CHD cases.