@@*@@* FILE @@*@@*Attorney Johnnie Cochran Jr. holds onto O.J. One is that, you know, where there is smoke, there's fire, that's the old adage, right? So, you know, tumors that are closer to that area may be more likely. You can see it here. And it was unrelated to the subsequent tumor that he developed. But, basically, this is a tumor of the inner ear and -- there you go, Larry. How profound it is, is a little bit harder to say. But, more importantly, my particular interest is to accelerate discoveries in the treatment of brain tumors, which is why I am so happy that we've established the Johnny Cochran Brain Tumor Center. When a patient comes to the surgery, the focus is not what caused it. KING: But if it is a cause and can be helped by using ear phones why not? KING: Louis, would it be a simple solution, everyone should use an ear phone? We don't know that that will necessarily be a safe practice. When that relationship soured, his mistress, Patricia Sikora, sued him for palimony and the case was settled privately in 2004. D. COCHRAN: I think perhaps there could be. Before doing that, I do agree with you. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) JOHNNIE COCHRAN, ATTORNEY: It makes no sense. Since gaining a reputation in Ebony magazine as "the best in the West" in the early 1980s, Cochran eventually became the go-to guy for black celebrities in trouble. I don't know what you think about this whole subject. ", "It was fun. Speaking of last night, our "American Idol" contest winners, Laura from Morgantown, West Virginia, she knew the complete set list. And you're putting a heat source, essentially, close to your ear, close to your brain for, you know, again, long periods of time, depending on how long you use it. GUPTA: It's a trip down memory lane, if you will. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. It gives you an opportunity to do interesting things. BLACK: Initially, Johnny's tumor was in an area that is considered not safe to operate on, Larry. Yes. Sanjay is over by our board. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. The different studies produced different results, canceling each other out. KING: Let's watch. The trial of the century, as it was dubbed, began in January 1995 and was among the most publicized in history, followed by millions around the world. (END VIDEO CLIP) KING: Dr. Gupta, Dr. Khurana and Dr. Thun remain with us. Simpson, reached at his home in Florida, also praised Cochran on Tuesday, saying "I don't think I'd be home today without Johnnie. KING: Doctor, is there pain involved in this? If that makes sense to you, then, (according to an electrical occupational engineer with whom I spoke) you can minimize risk by doing any or all of the following: Turn off your cell phone when not in useNever sleep with your cell phone in the bedroomAvoid using your cell phone (or keeping it turned on) in the car, or for that matter, any other self-enclosed metal container If you feel your head heating up, end the call (even if you're speaking to your beloved, boss, or mother)Use some form of headphone or earjack but not a blue tooth, which places the transistor right in your earLive in an area out of reach of cell phone service, And hey, let's not forget mobile telephones, internet wireless, and all those other technological goodies we've gotten so addicted to that life wouldn't be complete without them. called in during that show. There have been studies that come down on both sides of the issue. Over the years, Cochran's roster included famous entertainers like actor Todd Bridges, who was charged with attempted murder, and pop icon Michael Jackson, with Cochran arranging an out-of-court settlement for the singer in relation to child molestation charges. GUPTA: Well KING: You had to be suspicious or why -- why bother with the earpiece? People might be shocked to hear that the evidence does seem to be coming more strongly in support of harmful effects." The player's body was exhumed, an autopsy performed and it revealed Settles had been choked. BLACK: That's considered, you know, a significant increase, although the overall incidence of brain cancer is low. GUPTA: We don't know. Are you more confused when you listen to the two doctors? KING: Dr. Gupta, do you use a cell phone? DALE COCHRAN, JOHNNIE COCHRAN'S WIDOW: Initially, there was a loss of memory. Jackie Chiles is a fictional character portrayed by American actor Phil Morris in the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. Yet we know that we do. GUPTA: It's interesting. First, to use cell phones less often and to use land lines whenever possible. When we come back, Dr. Gupta will be with us, along with the return of Dale Cochran and Dr. Keith Black. KING: Dr. Khurana, by the way, do you use a cell phone? KING: What was the treatment? 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 Doctor Khurana, you say that the danger of cell phones could have far broader health ramifications than asbestos and smoking. Dr. Thun, do you think this one is safer than that one? Is there a best way to use a cell phone? 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. Best Known For: Attorney Johnnie Cochran took on highly publicized police brutality cases and defended such celebrity clients as Michael Jackson and O. J. Simpson. KING: When something happens like to Senator Ted Kennedy, that focuses more effort on it, doesn't it, more attention? All rights reserved. How did he become your patient, doctor? KING: Some have called cell phone use more dangerous than smoking. It's carried in the approved holster. One of the most memorable moments of the televised trial came from Cochran, who instructed the jury in closing arguments: "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit.". The jury is still out. KHURANA: Well, it tells us that we need to be very careful if we're looking to find answers to what might be causing problems. 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. WebHis attorney, Johnnie Cochran, argued that the charges should be dropped. BLACK: Teenagers and even younger -- and they will be using cell phones for 20 or 30 years, we do not have enough data now to say that, you know, that is a safe device. D. COCHRAN: Yes. I think arrogance is the worst way to go. It went down as phones got more advanced. A parody of Johnnie Cochran, he appears in the series' seventh through ninth seasons as Cosmo Kramer 's lawyer. BLACK: Well, I think, as Dr. Gupta said, one of the big concerns that we face is that there has not, Larry, been a definitive study to date. Pratt was convicted in 1972. And, dad, I know that you are the best dressed man in heaven. And there are 16 really good studies out there, a few since 2000. This post was published on the now-closed HuffPost Contributor platform. Did he die at home? 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. KING: How do children's phones, Dr. Black, differ from -- children's brains, rather, differ from adults? KING: Is that something that you would possibly associate with cell phones? You are right. In the March 8 episode "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia," it was revealed that Johnnie Cochran's ex-wife, Barbara Jean Berry, had accused him of domestic violence, a claim which he denied. GUPTA: Well, let me give you a picture here, Larry, to sort of show you this. Johnnie Cochran turned out to be right, famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz, a member of the Simpson defense team, said in 2005. KING: All right, Dr. Gupta, Dr. Black says it's possible. It seems, Dale, that if they don't have any proof, people are at least concerned. Were cell phones to blame? We'll wrap it up when we come back. A lot of scientists will say that. He specifies glioma, a primary brain tumor, cancer, acoustic neuroma and prodded gland tumors. Cochran died in Los Angeles March 29, 2005 after a long illness. WebLindstrom visits the Burns house to return Gracie's gloves that she left on the train. I initially thought it might be an infection. The Food and Drug Administration made recommendations about cell phone use. ", Cochran represented former Black Panther Elmer "Geronimo" Pratt, who spent 27 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. Before dying, Cochran said he thought his cell phone caused his brain cancer. So we don't know what long-term effects that will have on memory as our young adults age and other KING: So this is a cause of concern? He died from a brain tumor on March 29, 2005, at the age of 67. After graduating from UCLA, Cochran earned a law degree from Loyola University. "And I knew that accepting it good-naturedly, even participating in it, helped soothe some of the angry feelings from the Simpson case.". And I think it's possible. KING: Dr. Gupta, what do you make of what Dr. Khurana just said? It gives me an opportunity if I want to go into politics. Simpson. Phone 2030 120 s. KING: But later you did use surgery, right? Hardly anyone ever reads these safety manuals. I use cell phones. KHURANA: OK, Sedesky (ph) from Israel, the Israel arm of Interphone, this is what she says: "a positive dose response trend was found. Occupation. Some studies found a problem, while others did not. We know from laboratory animals, for example, that, you know, the most effective way of inducing a tumor is to induce it in a young developing embryo, in a young developing animal. Amidst much debate over the case, Cochran entered the national spotlight and became a celebrity himself, making screen appearances and writing his memoirs. KING: When they see keep it in the holster, that means keep it away from your body. So here you've got a control group that uses it, and you have a user group that uses it. They're emitting electromagnetic radiation too. BLACK: I use a cell phone, but I always use an earpiece. Wir freuen uns, Ihnen das brandneue Lego 41027 einfhren zu drfen! I started researching it and really understanding it. Upon Simpson trying on bloodied gloves that prosecutors alleged were used during the murder, Cochran came up with a phrase that would become famous: If it doesnt fit, you must acquit. Under the auspices of Bailey, who had a private investigator background, the team also discovered that detective Mark Fuhrman had made racist, highly incendiary remarks about African-American citizens. So those brains are much more susceptible. Dale Cochran will be joining us later on. This is a scan that somebody would get in the doctor's office. 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. Shortly thereafter, he told the New York Post he was feeling well, and that he was in good health. This is Dale's first interview since then. As prosecutors Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden sparred with Simpson's defense attorney, the late Johnnie Cochran, Kim desperately hoped for a conviction. And that's what we've done. 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. We had actually vacationed together on summer vacations with our mutual families. Simpson's lead attorney Tuesday, saying he abruptly halted support payments after she discussed their relationship on television. Johnnie Cochran's widow speaks publicly for the first time since her husband's death. This is the early '80s. 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. GUPTA: There are a lot of don'ts. And I think that there's enough sort of concern out there to at least prompt people to think more about how they use their cell phones, using earpieces, keeping it further away from the ear and things like that. KING: All right, Dr. Black, what do you make of the possibility? KING: Johnnie Cochran probably was one of the best known attorneys in the United States. Cochran received hate mail and death threats. And I spoke with Johnnie and also with Dale and they flew back to Los Angeles, where we did further diagnostic studies. Simpson was found not guilty of murder. God bless you. GUPTA: They come with the phone. WebPortrayed by. Do you believe that cell phones are harmful? That day, Simpson's charismatic lawyer, Johnnie Cochran, coined a phrase that would become an enduring motto in pop culture: "If it doesn't fit, you must acquit." It's a victory, really, for all of us. D. COCHRAN: He's still living. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA (voice Let me show you what that looks like on an MRI scan. "I read everything I could find about Thurgood Marshall and confirmed that a single dedicated man could use the law to change society.". And, you know, if people use their cell phones for years and years and kids start using them, they're going to use them their whole lifetime. A brain tumor killed the famed attorney and father of three at the age of 67. But I do want to say that if you look at the literature now, most of the data shows that there is no link. 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. And, again, you know, although there hasn't been any definitive studies, there have been some studies that show a correlation between the side that you use a cell phone on and the side that you use KING: If it's the left side, you're going to get it on the left side? You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The control group uses cell phones. 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