Judge Gladys Kessler noted in her 1,683-page ruling, As set forth in these Final Proposed Findings of Fact, substantial evidence establishes that Defendants have engaged in and executed and continue to engage in and execute (emphasis added) a massive 50-year scheme to defraud the public, including consumers of cigarettes, in violation of RICO. Due to improper political interference, there were many times when the case could have been settled or watered down, but under the leadership of the Tobacco-Free Kids (TFK) Action Fund, a total of six organizations petitioned the court to serve as Public Health Intervenors in the case
Cancer is the second largest cause of death worldwide, and smoking is the leading cause, directly responsible for 30% of cancer deaths
(He chuckles.) Q: On the surface, this film is about a bumbling private eye, but there's also a strong family element to it and it delves into the local history of Los Angeles at the time
Q: I want to know how the machine works
