Firemen have an occupational risk of brain cancer because of diesel exposure. It remains an enigma. Brad here has a wired ear piece in his left ear. KING: Thank you so much, Dr. Sanjay -- Dr. Sanjay Gupta. DR. LOUIS SLESIN, EDITOR AND PUBLISHER, "MICROWAVE NEWS": Well, the first thing is that it is quite possible because we're seeing these kinds of effects in a number of epidemiological studies on this Interphone study mentioned on the program. But I think that it is a question that needs to be studied and examined along with other causes of brain cancer. 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. All rights reserved. ", The flamboyant Cochran enjoyed that parody so much he even quoted it in his autobiography, "A Lawyer's Life. Is technology advancing faster than medical research? KING: Meaning? How profound it is, is a little bit harder to say. But I think now most of the people who actually do research on brain cancer causes are very skeptical that cell phones cause brain cancer. KING: Doctor, is there pain involved in this? The experts admitted that it may take ten years for solid research outcomes to materialize. He is editor of MicrowaveNews.com. It's responsibility for both his ability to comprehend and understand language, as well as memory. Non-ionizing is less problematic, I think, than ionizing. You know, they didn't give off enough non- ionizing radio frequency to be a problem. 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. GUPTA: Ionizing is like the x-rays and things like that. I would not want to be a heavy user of a mobile phone. We strive for accuracy and fairness.If you see something that doesn't look right,contact us! Amidst much debate over the case, Cochran entered the national spotlight and became a celebrity himself, making screen appearances and writing his memoirs. This was the mid'80s. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Well, let's break it down a little. 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? Things were changing, the size of the phone, the quality of the phone, but also the amount of radiation it gave off. BLACK: I use a cell phone, but I always use an earpiece. BLACK: Headaches. WebWhen evidence led police to suspect O.J. Experts on both sides of the issue are here and it's next. Hardly anyone ever reads these safety manuals. Cell phones give off non-ionizing radiation. KING: But if it is a cause and can be helped by using ear phones why not? Go ahead. But there have been other studies to show no correlation. But -- and that's been one of the red flags that has raised concerns among people that are looking into this, whether there is a correlation because, you know, we see tumors developing in the location -- close to the location that people do use cell phones. I thank all of our guests. I keep coming back to it. Phone 2030 120 s. In 1994, Cochran joined Alan Dershowitz, F. Lee Bailey, Robert Shapiro, Barry Scheck and Robert Kardashian to form the core of the so-called dream team of lawyers hired to defend athlete/actor O.J. This is a scan that somebody would get in the doctor's office. 1-800 Just to orient you, the eyes are going to be up here, the ear is going to be over here. So, you know, tumors that are closer to that area may be more likely. It sort of drops off in terms of the amount of radiation you're exposed to. 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. Dr. Black mentioned that some of the studies are actually looking at the cell phone usage found. Name: Lawrence Edward Baslee Jr. Age: 56 Arrested: 1/23/2014. (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA (voice 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? BLACK: the side that you develop a brain tumor on. WebTuesday, Apr. KING: Doctor, I know it's true, having interviewed many people on the subject of tobacco and lung cancer, we can't tell you why tobacco causes lung cancer. I use cell phones. KING: Dr. Khurana, you want to respond? I use it on the speaker phone mode. Then, on October 15, 1995, the jury returned the not guilty verdict that divided the nation. Part of HuffPost Wellness. DR. KEITH BLACK, NEUROSURGEON, CEDARS-SINAI MEDICAL CENTER, JOHNNIE COCHRAN'S PHYSICIAN: Larry, memory loss can be a cause of concern. Johnnie Cochran's widow speaks publicly for the first time since her husband's death. ``I don't know why he turned against me, why he cut me off, why he would want to see me hurt,'' a tearful Settles was found hanged in his cell soon after his arrest, but when his body was exhumed and given an autopsyper Cochrans recommendationit was discovered that hed been choked to death. 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. That doesn't completely clear the story, but it is an important piece of information. And, dad, I know that you are the best dressed man in heaven. He specifies glioma, a primary brain tumor, cancer, acoustic neuroma and prodded gland tumors. Home telephone number and mobile/wireless/cell phone numbers for Jon (817) 366-9444 - Wireless - January 2023 (281) 376-4500 - LandLine - April 2021 (713) 825-0555 - Wireless - April 2021 (352) 588-9947 - LandLine - April 2021 (817) 232-5699 - LandLine - March 2011 (713) 350-8455 - LandLine - February 2000 Email Addresses And those cells are more vulnerable to developing cancer from an injury or other types of problems. For young kids out there, it's a great career. Doctor Khurana, you say that the danger of cell phones could have far broader health ramifications than asbestos and smoking. During their divorce, it came to light that for 10 years Cochran had secretly maintained a "second family," which included a son. KING: What was the treatment? The precautionary principle is a fancy version of the old (unproven) adage "better safe than sorry.". You know, it's the antenna for the cell phone that is the source for the microwave energy. He's 91- years-old, I'm pleased to say. 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. The jury is still out. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) JOHNNIE COCHRAN, ATTORNEY: If it doesn't fit, you must acquit. (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. He's director of brain tumor surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital. And this is not implying that every brain tumor is the result of this. Thanks, Louis Slesin, for being with us. Meanwhile, wear an earpiece, or holster and all will be well, the doctors said. D. COCHRAN: I think perhaps there could be. KING: All right, Dr. Gupta, Dr. Black says it's possible. In case you missed that hour long broadcast, I'll provide a summary: "Yes, cell phones do cause brain cancer.". KING: Thanks, Sanjay. They saw an abnormality within the brain. D. COCHRAN: That's all right. It was an historic moment because O.J. KING: So do Dale and Dr. Black think there's a link between cell phones and Johnnie Cochran's brain tumor? Although he frequently took police departments on in court, Cochran denied being anti-police and supported the decision of his only son, Jonathan, to join the California Highway Patrol. KING: Did he know how serious it was? He's associate professor of neurosurgery at the Canberra Hospital. Journalist and author Jack Olsen reported that FBI "moles" had infiltrated defense sessions and monitored Cochran's phone calls. Cochran, who died in 2005, also is a central character on the FX series American Crime Story: The People Vs. O.J. called in during that show. Select the best result to We had actually vacationed together on summer vacations with our mutual families. He came on national television two weeks ago, and I'll quote you: "I think the evidence that is accumulating is pointing towards an effect of mobile phones on tumors. Go to CNN.com/larryking and take our quick vote. We'll have a quick vote. He was known for his sharp Astrological Sign: Libra, Loyola Marymount University School of Law, Death Year: 2005, Death date: March 29, 2005, Death State: California, Death City: Los Angeles, Death Country: United States, Article Title: Johnnie Cochran Biography, Author: Biography.com Editors, Website Name: The Biography.com website, Url: https://www.biography.com/legal-figures/johnnie-cochran, Publisher: A&E; Television Networks, Last Updated: August 17, 2020, Original Published Date: April 2, 2014. Their answer might surprise you and it's next on LARRY KING LIVE. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Robert Bray appears as Major Cunningham. The brain cancer rates have been flat since the introduction of cell phones. Anthony Mackie and Johnnie Cochran. Following his surgery in April 2004, Cochran began to avoid the limelight after having welcomed it for so many years. KING: How do children's phones, Dr. Black, differ from -- children's brains, rather, differ from adults? And, two, how far along has the industry evolved? D. COCHRAN: On a regular basis, yes. It's a victory, really, for all of us. 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. KING: That's a simple solution to this, don't -- instead of your phones, attach an earpiece to the phone? WebOne notorious case The Cochran Firm tried was in 2004, when the firm's attorneys, representing Francis Ferko and accomplices, were able to bully NASCAR into eliminating its Grand Slam by forcing NASCAR to surrender the Mountain Dew Southern 500 in Darlington, SC, and giving a new date to Texas Motor Speedway. For a time, he represented high-profile athletes and music stars in contract matters. But, you know, I've read all these studies, Larry. "Certainly, Johnnie's career will be noted as one marked by celebrity cases and clientele," the family said in a statement. GUPTA: Well, you know, there's ionizing radiation and there's non-ionizing radiation. We know that it causes lung cancer by the statistical rate. (END VIDEO CLIP) KING: Dr. Gupta, Dr. Khurana and Dr. Thun remain with us. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Site contains certain content that is owned A&E Television Networks, LLC. So it's possible for a cell to get an injury and then migrate to a different location within the brain, as well. Were cell phones to blame? More power to them. WebContact Us - The Cochran Firm Washington, D.C. | Baltimore Contact Our Washington, DC injury attorneys are waiting to help you. Speaking of last night, our "American Idol" contest winners, Laura from Morgantown, West Virginia, she knew the complete set list. 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. In 2004, Cochrans associates revealed that he was suffering from an undisclosed illness. KING: Use it? Until the research has been done, it would be presumptuous to make a judgment call. We need to be -- we need to have an open mind. 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. KING: More information go to what? THUN: You are absolutely right. Simpson of the murder, he was ordered to surrender by 11 am on june 17 Simpson did not surrender vanished, but was tracked down later in the day when he made a call from his cell phone on the Santana Ana freeway. WebPortrayed by. Often times, these phone come with a holster. I think that cell phones are not risk-free. And I think it's a great idea if you are worried about it. 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. WebJohnnie Cochran - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Johnnie Cochran We found 15 records for Johnnie Cochran in AL, GA and 5 other states. This is a Motorola phone. KING: But that was not a death signal? KING: Do you use cell phones, Dana? Later, we'll get into a major discussion about cell phones and we'll include our own Dr. Sanjay Gupta. This advancement opens up new avenues for medical research and the possibility of transplantation therapies for conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases ", "It was fun. You remember early cell phones. Johnnie died March 29 2005, of a brain tumor. KING: Let's watch. Jackie Chiles is a fictional character portrayed by American actor Phil Morris in the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. So we don't know how we speak yet or think. But there's no reason to worry because so far, the studies haven't proven anything. BLACK: Well, I think that we do not have conclusive studies, at this point, to make a scientific conclusion that there is a, you know, a definite correlation. 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. GUPTA: It's hard to say. If you look at some of the studies that have been performed -- I mean one of the studies that is very concerning has been a story out of Europe that looked at a long-term exposure to the use of cell phones over a period of 10 years. I don't know anyone who didn't like him -- defense attorneys who opposed him, prosecutors D. COCHRAN: Oh, yes. He got David Cook's set completely correct. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) JOHNNIE COCHRAN, ATTORNEY: It makes no sense. It is a great pleasure to welcome to LARRY KING LIVE Dale Cochran, the widow of the famed attorney, the late Johnnie Cochran. Cochran signed on as part of a "dream team" of lawyers defending the Hall of Famer. 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. KING: One type of tumor often mentioned in the discussion of potential risk of cell phones is acoustic neuroma. KING: Some have called cell phone use more dangerous than smoking. Tiffany Cochran realizes the question of whether cell phone use was a factor in her fathers fatal illness cannot be answered today. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It was in an area that was critical for his language -- in fact, very similar, I presume, for Senator Kennedy's. Also with us is Dr. Keith Black, one of the major figures in neurosurgery in this country. Some will courageously take the risk and apply the device daily in their confidence that tomorrow will bring definitive acute care treatments. BLACK: and anyone who will listen that the safe practice is to use an earpiece. So you can't run a comparison like tobacco and lung cancer, the user and the nonuser. is POV and doesn't make any Pratt was convicted and imprisoned, while Cochran maintained that the activist was railroaded by authorities, pushing for a retrial. KING: That's Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. The Food and Drug Administration made recommendations about cell phone use. It gives you an opportunity to do interesting things. ", In "Lethal Weapon 4," comedian Chris Rock plays a policeman who advises a criminal suspect he has a right to an attorney, then warns him: "If you get Johnnie Cochran, I'll kill you. The Nokia a few years later, this was '98, and then '99 and then 2001. And, actually, before he developed the tumor that was ultimately more aggressive, I was treating Johnnie for a more benign tumor a few years before. Take a look at this thing, it's just huge. GUPTA: It's a trip down memory lane, if you will. I mean any function that the brain is responsible for can be a symptom of a brain tumor. Did he die at home? I can think back at least five years ago when Dr. Black wore an ear piece back then. KING: Dr. Khurana, how would you respond? But as Dr. Black used to say, use an earpiece when we're using the cell phone. Because of widespread coverage of the Simpson trial, Cochran entered the superstar realm of celebrity, reportedly receiving a $2.5 million advance to write his memoirs. It goes down to his phone. First, what do you think of the theory of the possibility of the cell phone causing brain cancer? So surgery, at least to try to remove all of the tumor that we could see on the MRI scan, was not one of the initial treatment options. KING: Dale, did you know he was terminal? Johnnie Lee Cochran Jr., J.D., B.A. ( /kkrn/; October 2, 1937 March 29, 2005) was a high-profile lawyer and civil activist best known for his leadership role in the defense and criminal acquittal of O.J. Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman. A team of researchers led by Northwestern University has achieved a breakthrough by producing the most mature neurons to date from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Shortly thereafter, he told the New York Post he was feeling well, and that he was in good health. KING: Can you break it down? He meant everything to me. Legal Statement. D. COCHRAN: He's still living. As Dr. Gupta has pointed out, their quantification of what constitutes regular use is itself quite alarming. 3 And we immediately went to see a doctor in the next day or two. It doesn't fit. Rather than a tumor, he called his ailment a neurological condition requiring a procedure. A judge reportedly issued the warrant on Thursday, Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. He spent two years in the Los Angeles city attorney's office before establishing his own practice. You know, a lot of studies may not be perfect. The Cochran Firm is one of the nations largest personal injury & medical malpractice law firms with some of the most aggressive personal injury attorneys. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) TIFFANY COCHRAN EDWARDS, JOHNNIE COCHRAN'S DAUGHTER: He was such a wonderful man. Your Privacy Choices: Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads, Name: Johnnie Cochran, Birth Year: 1937, Birth date: October 2, 1937, Birth State: Louisiana, Birth City: Shreveport, Birth Country: United States. The different studies produced different results, canceling each other out. (The conviction was eventually overturned after more than two decades. 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." KING: They come with the phone. He died from a brain tumor on March 29, 2005, at the age of 67. 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