Springer Nature, which profits from scientific fraud, launches INTIMIDATION CAMPAIGN against vaccine truth tellers, substack writers

10/07/2025 / By Lance D Johnson

Last week, Nature sent a series of identical, thinly-veiled threat letters to Substack writers—including Sayer Ji of GreenMedInfo, Dr. Robert Malone, Dr. Peter McCullough, and Alex Berenson—accusing them of being “purveyors of anti-vaccine misinformation” who “endanger public health” while “monetizing dissent.” The emails, signed by Nature’s Chief Careers Editor Jack Leeming, weren’t inquiries; they were indictments – pre-written with the smug certainty of a prosecutor who’s already decided your guilt.

What were the charges? Spreading “unapproved” science, questioning pharmaceutical orthodoxy, and daring to make a living while doing it. But here’s the irony: Springer Nature, Nature’s parent company, was exposed in a 2025 PNAS study as the world’s leading publisher of fraudulent, image-duplicated research, responsible for 16.2 percent of all known coordinated scientific fraud. The same corporate entity lecturing independent journalists about “misinformation” is a global hub for fabricated data, manipulated studies, and peer-reviewed deception—all while raking in billions from subscription fees, open-access publishing racket, and pharmaceutical advertising. Not to mention, Springer Nature is already under fire for 2,923 retractions in 2024 alone and faces mounting accusations of scientific censorship, pro-China bias, and suppressing the COVID lab-leak theory, according to watchdogs and U.S. lawmakers.

So let’s get this straight: A fraud-enabling publishing giant—one that has systematically undermined public trust in science—is now playing thought police, demanding Substack writers defend their livelihoods against accusations of “dangerous dissent?” This is corporate gaslighting, a desperate attempt to divert attention from Nature’s own rotten foundation by scapegoating the very people who’ve spent years exposing it.

Key Points:

Springer Nature, Nature’s parent company, is the world’s top publisher of fraudulent science, accounting for 16.2 percent of all known image-duplicated, coordinated research fraud, per a 2025 PNAS study.
Nature sent identical accusatory emails to Substack writers (Sayer Ji, Dr. Robert Malone, Alex Berenson, etc.), alleging they “profit from misinformation” and “endanger public health”—while ignoring Meta’s debunking of the “Disinformation Dozen” myth (which Nature still cites).
The “Disinformation Dozen” report, used by Nature to smear independent journalists, was debunked by Meta’s own data, which showed the 12 individuals accounted for just 0.05 percent of vaccine-related views—not the 65-73 percent claimed by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH).
CCDH is currently being sued in federal court for defamation, conspiracy, and First Amendment violations in a landmark case (Finn et al. v. Global Engagement Center et al.), which alleges a government-backed censorship campaign targeting dissenting voices.
Nature’s attack on Substack is part of a broader war on the Fifth Estate—the decentralized network of independent journalists, researchers, and citizens who hold power to account outside corporate media’s gatekeeping.
The Fifth Estate, driven by independent journalists, emerged as a digital counterbalance to the Censorship Industrial Complex—a fusion of government agencies (like the Global Engagement Center), NGOs (CCDH, NewsGuard), and Big Tech, all of which coordinate to suppress dissent under the guise of “combating misinformation.”
The real “misinformation” profiteers are corporate publishers like Nature, which charge thousands per paper to launder fraudulent research while accusing independent writers of “monetizing dissent”—despite Substack’s model being far more transparent than Nature’s pay-walled, conflict-ridden empire.

The “Disinformation Dozen” hoax and the lawsuit that could topple the Censorship Industrial Complex

Let’s rewind to 2021, when the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH)—a UK-based NGO with deep ties to the Biden administration and Big Pharma—released its now-infamous “Disinformation Dozen” report. The claim? Twelve individuals (including Sayer Ji, Dr. Joseph Mercola, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.) were responsible for 65-73% of all “anti-vaccine” content online. The media uncritically amplified this lie, and governments used it to justify censorship. There was just one problem: It was a complete fabrication.

Meta (Facebook’s parent company) later debunked the report, revealing that the “Dozen” accounted for a paltry 0.05% of vaccine-related views—a 1,300-fold exaggeration. Yet Nature, in its infinite wisdom, chose to resurrect this zombie lie in its recent smear campaign against Substack writers. Why? Because the censorship industrial complex relies on recycled propaganda to justify its existence.

Now, the “Disinformation Dozen” narrative is under legal fire. A federal lawsuit (Finn et al. v. Global Engagement Center et al.) alleges that CCDH, the U.S. government, and Big Tech colluded to defame, deplatform, and silence these individuals—violating their First Amendment rights and engaging in conspiracy to suppress dissent. The complaint is 171 pages of meticulously documented evidence, showing how CCDH’s report was weaponized by the Global Engagement Center (a State Department entity), social media platforms, and mainstream media to erase opposing viewpoints.

As attorney Nick Whitney of Childers Law (representing the plaintiffs) stated: “We’re up against some of the most powerful law firms on the planet—firms that represent billion-dollar interests and entire governments. But the law is on our side, and so is the truth. This case isn’t just about defamation. It’s about restoring the rule of law in the digital age and proving that free speech is a birthright, not a privilege granted by Silicon Valley or the state.”

The implications are staggering. If the plaintiffs prevail, it could expose the censorship industrial complex as a criminal enterprise—one that weaponized “misinformation” as a pretext for silencing criticism of pharmaceutical products, government policies, and corporate narratives.

The Fifth Estate: How independent journalism became the last bastion of truth

The term “Fifth Estate” wasn’t coined yesterday. It evolved from 1960’s counterculture, where it described grassroots movements challenging institutional power, to the digital age, where it represents networked individuals who hold the Fourth Estate (mainstream media) accountable. Unlike traditional journalism—captured by corporate interests, government funding, and pharmaceutical advertising—the Fifth Estate is decentralized, resilient, independent from financial controls, and anti-fragile. It thrives on transparency, direct engagement, and evidence-based dissent. And that’s exactly why it’s under attack.

For decades, government agencies, Big Pharma, and legacy media have operated a revolving door of influence:

The CDC and FDA are captured by pharmaceutical lobbyists, with former executives rotating between regulatory agencies and drug companies.
Mainstream media (CNN, The New York Times, The Washington Post) parrot government and corporate narratives while ignoring or smearing dissenting voices.
Fact-checkers (like NewsGuard and CCDH) act as censorship enforcers, labeling peer-reviewed science as “misinformation” if it conflicts with pharmaceutical profits or government policy.

But the Fifth Estate bypasses these gatekeepers. Platforms like Substack, Rumble, and Telegram allow independent researchers, journalists, and citizens to share unfiltered truth—whether it’s about:

Vaccine injuries (like the MMR-autism link, which Nature still denies despite thousands of peer-reviewed studies documenting neurological harm).
COVID-19 fraud (the manipulated death counts, ineffective treatments like Remdesivir, and censorship of early treatment advocates like Dr. Pierre Kory and Dr. Peter McCullough).
Pharmaceutical corruption (how drug companies bury negative trial data, ghostwrite studies, and bribe regulators—all while Nature publishes their press releases as “science”).

The Fifth Estate isn’t just reporting the news—it’s rewriting the rules of engagement. And that terrifies the powers that be. But their intimidation campaign is falling apart.

The truth-tellers they tried to silence (And why they’re winning)

When Nature sent its accusatory emails, it wasn’t just attacking individuals—it was declaring war on an entire movement. Here are some of the voices they tried to erase (and why they’re more relevant than ever):

Sayer Ji (GreenMedInfo)

Running the world’s largest open-access database of peer-reviewed natural health studies (over 100,000 citations).
Why they hate him: He exposes the dark side of pharmaceuticals—from vaccine injuries to drug-induced diseases—using primary sources (the same ones Nature publishes, then ignores when inconvenient). He also publishes natural solutions, instead of doom and gloom.
Their tactic: Label him “anti-vaccine” (despite his work being pro-informed consent, pro-science).
Sayer’s brilliant rebuttal to Nature Springer’s attacks can be found here:

Dr. Robert Malone (mRNA Inventor)

So-called crime: Warning about COVID vaccine risks (myocarditis, blood clots, immune dysfunction) before they became undeniable.
Why they hate him: He helped invent the technology but refuses to stay silent about its dangers—making him a liability to Pfizer and Moderna.
Their tactic: Call him a “conspiracy theorist” (while his predictions about vaccine harms proved true).

Alex Berenson (Investigative Journalist)

So-called crime: Questioning COVID lockdowns, masks, and vaccine mandates—using data (not opinion).
Why they hate him: His Twitter threads dismantled official narratives, forcing mainstream outlets to acknowledge flaws in their reporting.
Their tactic: Ban him from Twitter, then smear him as “dangerous” (while his reporting was later vindicated).

Dr. Peter McCullough (Cardiologist)

So-called crime: Advocating for early COVID treatment (ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, steroids) when hospitals were letting patients die.
Why they hate him: He saved lives with early treatments and incredible public speaking and patient advocacy, threatening the COVID fear and vax narratives.
Their tactic: Strip his medical license, censor his research, and label him a “quack” (despite his 200+ peer-reviewed papers).

Dr. Joseph Mercola (Osteopathic Physician)

So-called crime: Promoting natural health alternatives to Big Pharma’s cash cows (statins, vaccines, chemotherapy).
Why they hate him: His website (Mercola.com) reaches millions, making him a threat to the medical-industrial complex.
Their tactic: Shadowban his content, demonetize his platforms, and accuse him of “killing people” (while his advice has helped countless patients avoid harmful drugs).

These individuals aren’t “spreading misinformation”—they’re exposing the real misinformation: the corporate-funded, government-approved lies that have killed millions through bad medicine, censorship, and fraud. The real “misinformation” industry isn’t on Substack. It’s in the peer-reviewed fraud factories of Nature, the government-funded censorship ops of CCDH, and the Pharma-owned media that parrots their lies. Nature’s attack on Substack isn’t just hypocritical—it’s desperate. The old guard (corporate media, captured regulators, Pharma-funded “science”) is losing its grip. The Fifth Estate is rising, and no amount of censorship, defamation, or fraud can stop the truth from gaining ground.

The way forward: How to fight back against the Censorship Industrial Complex

The battle for truth isn’t just legal—it’s cultural. Here’s how you can help dismantle the censorship regime and support the Fifth Estate:

Boycott Nature and Springer Journals.
Support Independent Journalism.
Subscribe to Substack writers like (Sayer Ji, Alex Berenson, Maryanne Demasi, Dr. Malone, etc.).
Cancel subscriptions to Nature, Scientific American, and other corporate propaganda rags.
Document and report social media suppression (shadow-bans, demonetization, de-platforming).
Demand universities and libraries drop Nature. If they’re publishing fraudulent studies, they don’t deserve public funding.
Donate to legal funds (like the Finn et al. lawsuit against CCDH).
Share censored content—bypass Big Tech algorithms by using email, Telegram, and decentralized platforms like Brighteon.com.
Push for open-access, conflict-free research (no Pharma funding, no government interference).
Expose fraudulent studies—use tools like PubPeer to flag manipulated data in Nature papers.
Build parallel institutions and platforms that stand on the truth.
Fund independent research tools (like projects spearheaded by ICAN, Children’s Health Defense, GreenMedInfo, Brighteon.ai).
Create decentralized media (un-censorable platforms, blockchain-based publishing).
Educate the next generation: Teach critical thinking, media literacy, and how to spot propaganda.