Guest Post by Dr. Neil Anand: A Doctor’s Fight Against AI-Driven Injustice


I’m Dr. Neil Anand, a 9/11 first responder and anesthesiologist who’s spent over 20 years healing patients—from Ground Zero to pioneering heart transplants. Now, I’m in a different battle: United States v. Anand (Case No. 19-518), starting March 17, 2025, in Philadelphia. The government’s using artificial intelligence and manipulated data to prosecute me for treating chronic pain patients, turning tools meant to help into weapons against doctors. It’s the first case of its kind, and it’s not just about me—it’s about every physician fighting to care in a system that punishes compassion. Like Tony Viola, I’m an underdog facing a rigged fight, backed by allies like Dr. Norman Clement, Dr. Linda Cheek, and Belinda Parker-Brown. Check out my press release below, and if you can, share it or join me in spirit. Together, we can expose these injustices.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Coley Reynolds, Legal Counsel for Dr. Neil K. Anand
Email: [https://reynoldsfirm.com/]
Phone: [(267) 710-1177]

9/11 Hero and Physician Dr. Neil K. Anand Battles Unjust Prosecution in Landmark Artificial Intelligence Case

Philadelphia, PA  – Dr. Neil K. Anand, a celebrated 9/11 first responder and board-certified anesthesiologist, is fighting to clear his name in United States v. Anand, Case Number 19-518 on March 17, 2025 in the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania, James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, 601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 . Targeted for his compassionate treatment of chronic pain patients, Dr. Anand faces a prosecution his legal team, led by attorney Coley Reynolds, calls a gross misrepresentation of his evidence-based medical practice.

Battle in the City of Benjamin Franklin

In Philadelphia, the city where Benjamin Franklin’s ingenuity shaped a nation, Dr. Neil K. Anand wages an uphill battle that could redefine justice. In United States v. Anand, this 9/11 hero and physician faces a formidable foe, the U.S. government’s weaponized artificial intelligence and data analytics. For the first time in history, a lone doctor stands as an underdog against a prosecutorial machine powered by advanced technology, fighting to prove his innocence in a courtroom clash of man versus artificial intelligence algorithms.

The government has unleashed AI to sift through years of Dr. Anand’s patient records, deploying complex mathematical models to cast his compassionate pain management as a criminal enterprise. Their data-driven assault cherry-picks outliers, twists statistics, and overlooks the human reality of chronic pain, portraying a healer as a villain. Armed with little more than his integrity and a small legal team led by Coley Reynolds, Dr. Anand is countering this technological Goliath with meticulous evidence and a fierce resolve to expose the flaws in the government’s AI-fueled case.

“Dr. Anand is David facing a government Goliath armed with artificial intelligence,” American United International, Chairwoman Belinda Parker Brown said. “In Franklin’s city, we’re fighting to show that truth and humanity can triumph over cold artificial intelligence algorithms.” This unprecedented struggle pits one man’s dedication against a system stacked against him, setting the stage for a landmark verdict on whether technology will serve justice or bury it.

A Legacy of Courage and Healing

Dr. Anand’s life is a testament to service. Born in Media, Pennsylvania, he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and earned his M.D. from Albany Medical College by age 24. On September 11, 2001, as the youngest doctor in New York City, he rushed to Ground Zero, treating victims amid chaos and earning the NYU Hero’s Award. His medical achievements include assisting in Thomas Jefferson University Hospital’s first heart transplant, serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Naval Medical Corps, and performing over 700 heart and lung surgeries. A pioneer in pain management, Dr. Anand has spent decades alleviating suffering.

Compassion Criminalized

Chronic pain afflicts millions of Americans, yet effective treatment remains elusive and misunderstood. Dr. Anand’s practice offered hope to patients abandoned by others, using diagnostic imaging, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and carefully monitored opioid therapy. Far from running a “pill mill,” as the government alleges, he enforced strict protocols, opioid contracts, regular drug tests, and personalized care plans to ensure patient safety.

The prosecution’s case, Dr. Norman Clement of Youarewithinthenorms.com argues, distorts Dr. Anand’s work and threatens the future of pain management. “This isn’t about fraud, it’s about a system punishing a doctor for caring,” he said. “Dr. Anand is innocent, and we trust the evidence will prove it.”

A Broader Crisis

Dr. Anand’s trial highlights a troubling trend, the criminalization of legitimate medical practice amid the opioid crisis. By targeting physicians like him, the U.S. government risks deterring doctors from treating chronic pain, leaving patients to suffer. His case demands a reevaluation of how medicine and justice intersect.

Key Videos on Dr. Anand’s Fight

Explore Dr. Anand’s story and its implications through these compelling videos:

  1. The American Journal: Dr. Neil Anand’s Persecution
    A deep dive into systemic issues fueling Dr. Anand’s prosecution.
  2. Dr. Neil Anand’s Fight for Justice
    Dr. Anand and his team expose flaws in the government’s case.

(https://youtu.be/_BErbFL2gsA?si=yKskTV0rdu158mf8)

  1. The Human Cost of Over-Policing Medicine
    Examining the chilling effect on pain care and patients.

(https://youtu.be/FbQk0yoZSuI?si=-JlrKQd_CTlpXFDh)

  1. Dr. Neil Anand: A Doctor’s Journey
    A personal look at Dr. Anand’s life and legal battle.

(https://youtu.be/fX1UIjSLht8?si=YEGyxFpsUcdoY4rr)

Voices of Resilience: Social Justice Champions Supporting Dr. Anand’s Fight

Dr. Neil K. Anand’s battle against unjust prosecution has rallied a coalition of fearless advocates who know firsthand the toll of government overreach in medicine. Among them are Dr. Norman Clement, Dr. Linda Cheek, and Chairwoman Belinda Parker-Brown, tireless voices amplifying Dr. Anand’s struggle and the broader crisis facing healthcare providers.

Dr. Norman Clement, a pharmacist, dentist, and founder of the blog, youarewithinthenorms.com, stands as a relentless critic of regulatory abuses targeting medical professionals. Through his platform, Clement exposes what he calls “regulatory racism” and systemic injustices, drawing from his own experiences and those of countless physicians like Dr. Anand. His writings and advocacy provide a vital megaphone for the accused, demanding accountability from agencies like the DEA and DOJ. “Dr. Anand’s case is a microcosm of a war on healers,” Dr. Clement has written, urging the public to see beyond the government’s narrative.

Dr. Linda Cheek, a disenfranchised physician and founder of doctorsofcourage.org, brings her own story of surviving prosecutorial misconduct to Dr. Anand’s defense. A former family practitioner specializing in pain management, Dr. Cheek was targeted for her legitimate care of chronic pain patients, much like Dr. Anand. Her organization champions doctors wrongfully attacked under the Controlled Substances Act, offering resources, education, and a fierce rebuttal to government propaganda. “Dr. Neil Anand is a hero, not a criminal,” Cheek asserts, calling his case a clarion call to end the criminalization of compassionate care.

Chairwoman Belinda Parker-Brown, leader of Louisiana United International, Inc., and America United International, rounds out this trio with her organizational muscle and moral clarity. A staunch advocate for justice, Parker-Brown’s groups work to halt the weaponization of America’s legal system against its citizens, including physicians like Dr. Anand. Her leadership amplifies grassroots efforts to protect patient rights and support providers ensnared by overzealous prosecution. “This is about reclaiming fairness,” she says, pledging solidarity with Dr. Anand’s fight.

Together, these three social justice champions embody resilience and resistance, lending their platforms and expertise to ensure Dr. Anand’s story and the plight of countless others does not go unheard.

Stand for Justice

Dr. Anand’s fight transcends one man, it’s a call to protect compassionate care and patient rights. His team urges the public to see past the government’s narrative and support a healer wrongly accused.

For media inquiries or interviews with Coley Reynolds, contact [https://reynoldsfirm.com/]

About Dr. Neil K. Anand
A 9/11 hero and former U.S. Naval Medical Corps Lieutenant Commander, Dr. Anand is a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management expert with over 20 years of service.

About Coley Reynolds
Coley Reynolds is an experienced healthcare and criminal defense attorney representing Dr. Anand in United States v. Anand, Case Number 19-518.

About Dr. Norman Clement
Dr. Norman Clement, a pharmacist, dentist, and founder of youarewithinthenorms.com, is a fierce advocate for medical professionals unjustly targeted by government overreach. Through his blog, he exposes systemic abuses in healthcare regulation, drawing from his own battles to champion physicians like Dr. Anand.

About Dr. Linda Cheek
Dr. Linda Cheek, a former family practitioner and founder of doctorsofcourage.org, is a pain management specialist who endured prosecutorial misconduct for her patient care. Her organization supports doctors like Dr. Anand, fighting to restore integrity to medicine and end the criminalization of compassion.

About Belinda Parker-Brown
Chairwoman Belinda Parker-Brown leads Louisiana United International, Inc., and America United International, advocating for justice against legal system abuses. Her work defends citizens, including physicians like Dr. Anand, from overzealous prosecution, amplifying their voices on a national stage. https://www.launitedi.org/