Dr. Emmanuel “Manny” Hostin, husband of The View co-host Sunny Hostin, is facing serious legal troubles as one of nearly 200 defendants in a wide-ranging RICO lawsuit filed in New York City. The lawsuit, described as one of the largest of its kind in state history, accuses Hostin and others of submitting fraudulent insurance claims and accepting kickbacks.
According to the lawsuit, Hostin allegedly billed American Transit Insurance for medical services that were not medically necessary, including arthroscopic surgeries, in exchange for disguised payments. The insurance company, which primarily insures taxi companies and rideshare drivers, claims the fraudulent activities were part of a coordinated scheme involving numerous healthcare providers.
Hostin’s attorney, Daniel Thwaites, has strongly denied the allegations. Thwaites described the lawsuit as meritless and accused American Transit of attempting to evade legitimate payments to medical professionals. “This is an abuse of the legal system meant to intimidate doctors from collecting payment for their services,” Thwaites said.
The View's Sunny Hostin's Named in $450M RICO Case in New York…
Dr. Emmanuel Hostin, husband of The View co-host Sunny Hostin, has been named in a sweeping lawsuit alleging professional misconduct and insurance fraud.
The case, filed on December 17, implicates nearly 200… pic.twitter.com/SazcblP8Pk
— RVM News (@redvoicenews) January 8, 2025
'The View' star Sunny Hostin's surgeon husband accused of insurance fraud in sweeping RICO racketeering federal lawsuit.
Anyone surprised The View hack is married to a fraudster? Anyone believe she didn’t know? https://t.co/cLARKepMoz
— Spicy Bits (@TheTruthSekr) January 8, 2025
Sunny Hostin, who is also a legal analyst for ABC News, has previously referenced her husband’s work on The View. In a past segment, she commented on the challenges her husband faces when dealing with insurance companies, mentioning his frequent need to sue them for unpaid claims. These comments have resurfaced in the wake of the lawsuit, raising questions about the practices described.
@TheView will we be seeing an episode on Sunny's Husband getting arrested in the Huge Rico Insurance Fraud Case he has been arrested for ? Asking for a friend ? 🤣🤣
— Shawn Patterson (@ShawnPa19202524) January 8, 2025
Sunny Hostin going to have to keep her job to support her corrupt, felon husband? LMAO #RICO #InsuranceFraud
— Ms. Topper in NC (@LieselGreer) January 8, 2025
The case underscores the scale of alleged fraud within the healthcare industry. If the claims are proven, the lawsuit could lead to significant financial and legal consequences for all defendants, including Dr. Hostin. The case also brings additional scrutiny to Sunny Hostin, who has publicly championed accountability in her media appearances.
Sunny Hostin’s Husband Accused Of Committing Federal Insurance Fraud In Lawsuit.
✳️WILL THE LADIES OF THE VIEW DISCUSS THIS?
“Nearly 200 defendants named in one of the largest RICO cases filed in New York, according to the Daily Mail. Hostin, along with the other defendants,… pic.twitter.com/iSMMuZ8NGP
— 🦅 Eagle Wings 🦅 (@CRRJA5) January 8, 2025
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Sunny Hostin Accidently Exposed Her Husband's Alleged Insurance Scam, Now He's a Defendant in a RICO Case https://t.co/iyBR2VS4g3
— Last Sane Citizen (@LastSaneCitizen) January 8, 2025
As legal proceedings unfold, the Hostins are likely to face increased attention, both for the details of the lawsuit and the implications for their public image.
Sunny is trying to distract from her husbands big legal problems RICO Sunny could be doing allot of jail visits
— Doggos (@doggoducati) January 8, 2025
Trump had his landslide election certified, Kamala had to do it, Justin Trudeau resigned, and Sunny Hostin's husband has been charged in the biggest RICO case in New York State history! And it's only Wednesday! pic.twitter.com/i0qiTTb5l0
— Ultra MAGA Joyce Day (@Daytobehappy) January 8, 2025
