Long Island Man Denies Buying Kidney

MYFOXNY.COM - An Israeli man's online video has sparked controversy raised questions about a kidney transplant that took place in New York.

Nick Rosen, of Tel Aviv, claims he was paid $20,000 to give his kidney to a Long Island businessman. The video chronicles Rosen's journey from Israel to the Unites States for the transplant.

In the video, Rosen said he has already spent all the money for the 2005 transplant. He said the money was left for him in an envelope when he woke up in the hospital after the operation.

Brad Gursky, of Woodbury, said he owes his life to Rosen. He said he forgives Rosen for claiming that he participated in what would be an illegal organ purchase.

"I have to give the man a pass on the video," Gursky said. "He saved my life."

Gursky says that he didn't give Rosen one cent, but also acknowledged that Rosen might have been paid by someone else -- someone connected to the production of Rosen's 11-minute video.

Mount Sinai, the hospital that performed the transplant, issued this statement: "Mount Sinai's transplant screening process is rigorous and comprehensive, and assesses each donor's motivation. All donors are clearly advised that it is against the law to receive money or gifts for being an organ donor. Organs from deceased donors are equally subjected to high scrutiny. The pretransplant evaluation may not detect premeditated and skillful attempts to subvert and defraud the evaluation process."

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