I'm sorry. It gives me an opportunity to represent people who are injured. Web5.03M subscribers 522 Johnnie Cochran represented Geronimo Pratt for free for 27 years until he got his wrongful conviction overturned and freed him from his life BLACK: Any symptom related to memory, speech, vision, movement. I mean I've spent the last year sort of really reading this. BLACK: It does, Larry. There's no known mechanism, but not necessarily no mechanism. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: If it is conclusive that it can cause brain tumors, then I think there should be some sort of a warning. Firemen have an occupational risk of brain cancer because of diesel exposure. D. COCHRAN: Yes, he was on the phone a lot. KING: Headaches? It gives me an opportunity if I want to go into politics. Yet we know that we do. There have been studies that come down on both sides of the issue. Is there a best way to use a cell phone? And I think it's possible. D. COCHRAN: We knew it was serious, but we thought it was treatable and that, you know, we should work our way out of it. We had actually vacationed together on summer vacations with our mutual families. And, so, you are sort of asking for a definite answer to state where the science is quite indefinite. "People in New York and Los Angeles, especially mothers in the African-American community, are more afraid of the police injuring or killing their children than they are of muggers on the corner," he once said. But there have been other studies to show no correlation. Tiffany Cochran realizes the question of whether cell phone use was a factor in her fathers fatal illness cannot be answered today. Simpson as a not guilty verdict is read in a Los Angeles courtroom in this file photo taken Oct. 3, 1995. Cell Phones and the Death of Johnnie Cochran Johnnie Cochran's widow, Dale, and his neurosurgeon Dr. Keith Black discuss how cell phones may have led to his But I think of it as he's on a big case and for whatever reason, God needed a lawyer in heaven and said call Johnnie Cochran. And his doctor says cell phones may have played a part in his disease. As a youth, Cochran idolize Thurgood Marshall, the attorney who persuaded the U.S. Supreme Court to outlaw school segregation in the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education decision and who would eventually become the Supreme Court's first black justice. And, two, how far along has the industry evolved? The jury is still out. You can see it here. And I think the concern among other types of neurological problems, other than brain cancer, because, you know, a microwave antenna is very similar to a microwave oven. Also, some of the studies say regular cell phone use is using it one time a week for six months. 1-800 GUPTA: Yes, you know, I think even Dr. Khurana, you know, he looked at existing studies. Do you think there's a link? You are right. All you have to do to be a regular user is use a cell phone for once a week for six months or more. Simpson, meanwhile, was held liable for the killings following a 1997 civil trial and ordered to pay the Brown and Goldman families $33.5 million in restitution. Yes. Cochran, who died in 2005, also is a central character on the FX series American Crime Story: The People Vs. O.J. (The conviction was eventually overturned after more than two decades. KING: You had to like Johnnie Cochran. And, you know, when we were -- when I was researching for the book that you and I talked about, I looked into all of this. KING: It's a wonderful place and a great addition the health system in this country. What is that? This big white mass, that is what's an acoustic neuroma -- a tumor of the specific nerve in that inner ear area. D. COCHRAN: That's all right. I do think that he raises a very important concern, I think particularly among young people using cell phones. KING: Dr. Black, would you comment on what he just said? And by the way, it's more important, most of the experts agreed, to pour millions of dollars into research for treatments for those who get the disease -- from causes unknown, unproven, or unconsidered -- rather than worry about a little thing called prevention. This is professor Bruce Armstrong, professor and head of the University of Sydney's public health -- school of public health. And I spoke with Johnnie and also with Dale and they flew back to Los Angeles, where we did further diagnostic studies. DR. KEITH BLACK, NEUROSURGEON, CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, JOHNNIE COCHRAN'S PHYSICIAN: Larry, memory loss can be a cause of concern. But if you are worried about the fact that people use phones all the time -- they have them to their ear all the time -- this would be a much safer bet than something like this. KING: How did you find out what he had? This was the mid'80s. And it's only on LARRY KING LIVE. LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Johnnie Cochran Jr.'s former mistress filed a palimony lawsuit against O.J. He's in Canberra, Australia. For more health information and action on health policy, sign on at: www.health-journalist.com. It seems, Dale, that if they don't have any proof, people are at least concerned. In 1959, he received his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and later attended Loyola Marymount University Law School, graduating in 1962. I think that cell phones are not risk-free. I keep coming back to it. ", He said other members of his defense team also deserved credit for his acquittal, but added: "Without Johnnie running the ball, I don't think there's a lawyer in the world that could have run that ball. Upon passing the bar, Cochran worked as a deputy criminal prosecutor in Los Angeles. KING: All right, Dr. Gupta, Dr. Black says it's possible. BLACK: Well, I think it's very difficult, Larry, to make a direct correlation between an individual developing a brain tumor and the use of cell phones. KHURANA: Absolutely. WebContact Us - The Cochran Firm Washington, D.C. | Baltimore Contact Our Washington, DC injury attorneys are waiting to help you. We're looking at the association at Cedars with a grant from the air quality management district between air pollution and brain cancer. This is a Motorola phone. This is Dale's first interview since then. I mean they're invaluable, of course, as we all know. His daughter Tiffany, for one, no longer holds a cell phone to her head. I can think back at least five years ago when Dr. Black wore an ear piece back then. WebJohnnie Cochran's widow speaks publicly for the first time since her husband's death. Simpson (search) against murder This is animation of the brain, sort of looking at it from the behind, as you can see there. He didn't do his own studies here, but he's looked at something that I think has been concerning to a lot of people who have really sat down and looked at these studies for some time. WebTuesday, Apr. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. So that's half of our world population, or almost half. .css-m6thd4{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;font-family:Gilroy,Helvetica,Arial,Sans-serif;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.2;font-weight:bold;color:#323232;text-transform:capitalize;}@media (any-hover: hover){.css-m6thd4:hover{color:link-hover;}}Ken Starr. KING: There are a lot of don'ts. KING: No? We want to do everything we can to find out if there is a link. Cochran received hate mail and death threats. But, Larry, we also know there are other environmental causes that have been related to brain tumors as well. For a time, he represented high-profile athletes and music stars in contract matters. Cochran, is perhaps best known for representing former football star Simpson during his trial on Following his surgery in April 2004, Cochran began to avoid the limelight after having welcomed it for so many years. And those cells are more vulnerable to developing cancer from an injury or other types of problems. And I think pretty much everyone knows if you are x-rays all the time, that's not good. Santa Rita has a higher jail death rate than Los Angeles Here is a look at the people who died: 2014: 10 DEATHS. And my concern is that with the widespread use of cell phones, I think the worst scenario would be that we get the definitive study ten years from now and we find there's a correlation. D. COCHRAN: Cedars-Sinai Johnny Cochran Brain Tumor Center. WebWhen evidence led police to suspect O.J. Select the best result to Cochran, displaying his trademark style, came to lead the team, with some conflict rising among the attorneys amidst sensational proceedings. I don't know what you think about this whole subject. KING: Did he know how serious it was? Pratt was convicted and imprisoned, while Cochran maintained that the activist was railroaded by authorities, pushing for a retrial. One is that, you know, where there is smoke, there's fire, that's the old adage, right? KING: But if it is a cause and can be helped by using ear phones why not? WebAuction in progress, bid now! They may be using cordless phones as well, which we also know are risk factors based on data. His clients also included Haitian immigrant Abner Louima, who was tortured by New York police, and Tyisha Miller, a 19-year-old black woman shot to death by Riverside police who said she reached for a gun on her lap when they broke her car window in an effort to disarm her. It's heating the brain. By the time Simpson called, the byword in the black community for defendants facing serious charges was: "Get Johnnie. BLACK: Larry, typically no. Lacola (ph) from Finland, Interphone group, "for more than 10 years, of mobile phone use reported on the side of the head where the tumor was located, an increased odds ratio of borderline statistical significance was found." Phil Morris. "Cell phones operate with radio frequencies, RFs. He had surgery, right? Legal Statement. If you read this very carefully, it says, when carrying the device, not even when using it, just carrying it and the device is on, you should be using a specific pre-approved holster that has been tested for compliance. We've reached saturation points. This was the question that Larry King posed this week to Dena Cochran, the widow of Johnnie Cochran (who died of the disease), as well as to a group of five doctors. BLACK: Headaches. It provides sensation to the rest of the body. WebPortrayed by. Please use the form below to contact us by email, or pick up the phone and call us at 1.800.THE FIRM (1.800.843.3476) You have a limited time to pursue compensation. Well, let's break it down a little. It remains an enigma. Health, food and environmental journalist; radio host, Progressive Radio Network. But first, if the manual says keep it in some sort of holster and keep it away from your ear, would you say the manufacturer is worried about something, Dr. Schwartz? It's a victory, really, for all of us. And there's really no good mechanism by which non-ionizing radiation can cause brain tumors. More power to them. BLACK: the side that you develop a brain tumor on. Unfortunately, you know, my suspicion is that it's going to be five years or 10 years before we have a definitive answer. D. COCHRAN: I don't really like to use the word terminal. And the concern is not just brain tumors, but other health effects associated or reported to be associated with cell phones, including behavioral disturbances, salivary gland tumors, male infertility and microwave sickness syndrome. A judge reportedly issued the warrant on Thursday, You know, they didn't give off enough non- ionizing radio frequency to be a problem. (END VIDEO CLIP) KING: Sanjay Gupta joins us. And the studies that have found an association, some of them have found such a strong association that they really don't fit at all with the time course of brain cancer in the United States. D. COCHRAN: He's still living. But there's no reason to worry because so far, the studies haven't proven anything. If cell phone use was a factor, wouldn't there be evidence on that side?" And congratulations to Jeff in Freemont, Nebraska. Two quick things, Lewis. Before dying, Cochran said he thought his cell phone caused his brain cancer. When a patient comes to the surgery, the focus is not what caused it. I thank all of our guests. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. I would like to point you to the long-term data that's coming out of the Interphone studies. That's correct. So we know that there is KING: You can't discuss an individual case then? KING: Thanks, Sanjay. His work and leadership have had a lasting legacy almost two decades after his death, and in today's America, with the death of George Floyd and the nationwide BLACK: No, no Larry, I'm not. Simpson was found not guilty in his murder trial, yet nonetheless faced civil litigation, with millions in damages awarded to the Brown and Goldman families. They got smaller, as you can see. And while there hasn't been an increase in the rate of brain cancers overall, we have to also remember that they do take time before they are registered in local registries and that data has to be correlated and eventually that data will come through. BLACK: Initially, Johnny's tumor was in an area that is considered not safe to operate on, Larry. And, again, we knew it was serious, but we were trying to keep him as comfortable and maintain a good quality of life for him in the last days. It was in an area that was critical for his language -- in fact, very similar, I presume, for Senator Kennedy's. I was innocent, but he believed it. We could barely find them in the stores but he had one on and Johnny would say, listen if Dr. Black is wearing an ear piece, we should also. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Here's the ear. -- Dr. Black. Their conclusion: we just don't know. Joining us now from Washington, Dr. Michael Thun of the American Cancer Society, vice president of epidemiology and surveillance. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA (voice Like Shortly thereafter, he told the New York Post he was feeling well, and that he was in good health. GUPTA: Yes, I do. KING: How do children's phones, Dr. Black, differ from -- children's brains, rather, differ from adults? You know, a lot of studies may not be perfect. D. COCHRAN: Yes, you were. During the early 1980s, he oversaw a settlement for the family of African American football player Ron Settles, who died in a police cell under questionable circumstances. And the FDA also recommends keeping cell phones away from your head by using a speaker phone or using a head set or other connection to remote antenna. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. And that's what we've done. Jackie Chiles is a fictional character portrayed by American actor Phil Morris in the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. They're emitting electromagnetic radiation too. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. or redistributed. We need have an open mind. And when you are actually using the phone, it should be kept at least 15 millimeters up to an inch away from your ear. One of the bigger concerns, though, I think, is the fact that it just generates a lot of heat or it generates heat. It's more the individual's responsibility. GUPTA: Well, some of the studies that we've been talking about so far this hour talk about this specific sort of tumor and it's possible association here. And this was a phone that was probably one of the most popular at that time. Prior to the diagnosis, he was constantly on his cell phone, but he held it to the right side of his head. While your there, download our latest podcast, Jesse Ventura. Flamboyant in public, he kept his private life shrouded in secrecy, and when some of those secrets became public following a 1978 divorce, they were startling. GUPTA: I do. Even as a child, he had loved to argue, and in high school he excelled in debate. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) KING: Remaining with us, Dr. Keith Black, chairman of department of neurosurgery at Cedar-Sinai, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN's chief medical correspondent and a neurosurgeon himself, in Australia, Dr. Vini Khurana, neurosurgeon, associate professor of neurosurgery at Canberra Hospital. is POV and doesn't make any According to TMZ, the Florida rapper currently has a warrant out for his arrest. So that -- you know, that option wasn't one of the weapons that we could use to fight the tumor. Dale Cochran's First Interview Since the Death of Her Husband Johnnie; Is There a Link Between Cell Phones and Cancer? And, dad, I know that you are the best dressed man in heaven. Peter Leeds appears as Mr. Garland. Studies from northern Europe, from Israel especially, from France, from Germany, all point to a risk of, you know, cell phone links to brain tumors and to neuromas and grand tumors. BLACK: Well, Larry, I think if we look at the evidence that we have now, it's difficult to say that cell phones have a direct link to brain cancer, but it's also difficult to say that they're safe. Next, do you believe cell phones are harmful? I am proud to have called him my friend.". Find out when we come back. GUPTA: Larry, based on the industry's recommendations, all the scientific studies we read, let me show you the safest way to use a cell phone. That is what they recommend. BLACK: But the brain has no sensation. Is technology advancing faster than medical research? Before doing that, I do agree with you. Dr. Black mentioned that some of the studies are actually looking at the cell phone usage found. He won a $760,000 award in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Ron Settles, a black college football star who died in police custody in 1981. GUPTA: They say, use it. ", The flamboyant Cochran enjoyed that parody so much he even quoted it in his autobiography, "A Lawyer's Life. In a trial that involved celebrity and domestic abuse, the Simpson trial became best known for dividing the country along racial lines. DR. VINI KHURANA, NEUROSURGEON, THE CANBERRA HOSPITAL: I base it on the fact, Larry, that at this point in time, there's just over three billion users of cell phones worldwide. So, you know, as I said in the beginning, at this point, we cannot say with any certainty that cell phones either are safe or not safe. 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