Marcus T. Brooks Addresses Unverified HIV Claims and Email Misuse

HOLLYWOOD, CA | October 27, 2026, Independent political analyst and entrepreneur Marcus T. Brooks has issued a public statement addressing unverified claims that associate his name with an HIV diagnosis. Brooks, who has never received a positive HIV diagnosis, is calling for an end to unsubstantiated claims and misattributions of his personal information.

According to Brooks, the confusion stems from a longstanding AOL email account that remained in use under his name. More than a decade ago, a family member assisted in resetting the password for the account, which Brooks did not subsequently change. He later became aware that the email address had been used on a dating website while displaying another person's photograph.

Brooks stated that the circumstances raise the possibility that communications or account information belonging to another individual could have been associated with his email address. He does not have evidence establishing that any particular medical record, HIV test result, or sexually transmitted infection test result was sent to the account. He also does not identify any particular individual as responsible for the alleged misuse of the email address.

The distinction between an email address and the identity of an account holder is central to Brooks's statement. An email address can be entered into online accounts, dating profiles, registration forms, and other services by someone other than the person who owns or controls the address. Consequently, information associated with an email address does not necessarily establish the identity or medical history of the person to whom the information relates.

Brooks has maintained abstinence since 2017 and states that medical testing conducted in January 2026 did not identify a sexually transmitted infection. He also maintains records from previous medical testing, including testing conducted in 2021 which shows a non-reactive HIV status. Brooks has stated that relevant documentation may be available to qualified parties when appropriate, while recognizing that medical records contain private and sensitive information.

The statement also addresses broader speculation concerning Brooks's past relationships. Brooks has been single since 2017 and states that he cannot establish or control the conduct of individuals with whom he previously had relationships after those relationships ended. The statement therefore distinguishes between documented information concerning Brooks and speculation about the subsequent activities of other individuals.

Brooks's position is that an allegation concerning a person's medical status should not be treated as established fact solely because an email address, social-media account, dating profile, screenshot, or third-party statement appears to connect a person's name with the allegation. Establishing the identity of the person to whom medical information actually belongs is a separate factual question.

The statement comes amid Brooks's broader efforts to document issues involving online identity, attribution, and the circulation of information concerning his professional and personal identity. Brooks said records relevant to the matter include account information, dates, electronic communications, and other documentation that could potentially help establish the origin of information associated with the email address.

Brooks has reserved his legal rights concerning statements about his identity and reputation. Any potential legal claim would depend on the specific statements involved, their publication, their factual accuracy, the circumstances under which they were communicated, and applicable law.

The statement is intended to clarify Brooks's position and distinguish documented information from unverified claims. It does not purport to establish the identity of any person who may have used the email address or to determine the origin of every claim circulating about Brooks.