It is a great pleasure to welcome to LARRY KING LIVE Dale Cochran, the widow of the famed attorney, the late Johnnie Cochran. KHURANA: OK, Sedesky (ph) from Israel, the Israel arm of Interphone, this is what she says: "a positive dose response trend was found. Later, we'll get into a major discussion about cell phones and we'll include our own Dr. Sanjay Gupta. KING: All right, Dr. Black, what do you make of the possibility? KING: They come with the phone. BLACK: the side that you develop a brain tumor on. Find out when we come back. So we don't know how we speak yet or think. People that work in plastic factories -- as Dale said, I think one of the things that we're very excited about is not only trying to identify potential causes that we can eliminate, but also trying to find effective treatments and cures at the Johnny Cochran Brain Tumor Center. KING: What were his last days like? It provides sensation to the rest of the body. The major do is use one of these wired ear pieces. Firemen have an occupational risk of brain cancer because of diesel exposure. We have an e-mail from Jody in North Royalton, Ohio: "My husband has a grade three inoperable glioma on the left side his brain. ob. BLACK: and anyone who will listen that the safe practice is to use an earpiece. We want to do everything we can to find out if there is a link. Dr. Thun, do you think this one is safer than that one? KING: When they see keep it in the holster, that means keep it away from your body. And, you know, even if you look at the manuals and things like that, they'll tell you that there is a, as Dr. Black said, the further away you put the phone from your ear, you know, the much safer it is. GUPTA: Yes, you know, I think even Dr. Khurana, you know, he looked at existing studies. Is that really safe? KING: Dale, did you know he was terminal? 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. Rather than a tumor, he called his ailment a neurological condition requiring a procedure. During their divorce, it came to light that for 10 years Cochran had secretly maintained a "second family," which included a son. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Cochran signed on as part of a "dream team" of lawyers defending the Hall of Famer. KING: Dr. Gupta, what do you make of what Dr. Khurana just said? He died from a brain tumor on March 29, 2005, at the age of 67. This is a great, exhilarating victory for Sean Combs. It gives you an opportunity to do interesting things. How profound it is, is a little bit harder to say. He died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 from a brain tumor. Before doing that, I do agree with you. 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. KING: So are you going to instruct the patient of your BLACK: I've instructed Dale D. COCHRAN: Oh, yes. In a trial that involved celebrity and domestic abuse, the Simpson trial became best known for dividing the country along racial lines. And so just because we don't know the mechanism or the link between -- at a molecular level, between how cell phones may generate the milieu at a molecular level that results in a brain tumor does not mean that there is no mechanism. What's known about the impact of RF on human tissue?" KING: What was the treatment? (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. Were cell Select the best result to The following decade, Cochran won a huge, unprecedented court payment for a 13-year-old molested by an officer. KING: What do you read, Dr. Gupta. And there are 16 really good studies out there, a few since 2000. At times it was a lot of fun," he said of the lampooning he received. "The clients I've cared about the most are the No Js, the ones who nobody knows," said Cochran, who proudly displayed copies in his office of the multimillion-dollar checks he won for ordinary citizens who said they were abused by police. I mean any function that the brain is responsible for can be a symptom of a brain tumor. DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN CHIEF MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT: Well, you know, it's interesting, because you look at all the studies out there and most people will say, look, I mean they're fine. KHURANA: I strongly disagree with Dr. Thun's perspective. KING: I want you look at something on the screen now. Around this time, Cochran began to build a reputation for taking on cases involving questionable police actions against African Americans. WebWhen evidence led police to suspect O.J. D. COCHRAN: Yes, I think people are concerned. He's director of brain tumor surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital. The precautionary principle is a fancy version of the old (unproven) adage "better safe than sorry.". It doesn't fit. By mid-decade, hed entered private practice with Gerald Lenoir and soon launched a firm of his own, Cochran, Atkins & Evans. Dr. Gupta is at the big board again with some tips on safer cell phone use. Pratt was released, with Cochran also overseeing a wrongful imprisonment suit.) Santa Rita has a higher jail death rate than Los Angeles Here is a look at the people who died: 2014: 10 DEATHS. THUN: I think it produces less emissions, but I think that this is a little bit missing the point. (The conviction was eventually overturned after more than two decades. According to TMZ, the Florida rapper currently has a warrant out for his arrest. ", 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. We don't know that that will necessarily be a safe practice. The different studies produced different results, canceling each other out. Until the research has been done, it would be presumptuous to make a judgment call. For young kids out there, it's a great career. This is Dale's first interview since then. Peter Leeds appears as Mr. Garland. So, you know, tumors that are closer to that area may be more likely. Cochran filed a civil suit on behalf of Deadwyler's family; though he lost, the attorney was nonetheless inspired to take on police abuse cases over the ensuing years. WebThe direction in which the camera la facing and the taking of the pictures ure controlled through the tube from the outside. The control group uses cell phones. Or check out our newest web feature, about last night. Brad has a phone in his pocket of his pants. His client list included former "Diff'rent Strokes" star Todd Bridges, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Michael Jackson (search), who is now facing child molestation charges, and former football great Simpson. 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 KING: You are watching LARRY KING LIVE. GUPTA: It's hard to say. The family moved to California in 1943, where the younger Cochran eventually excelled as a student in what was becoming a more racially integrated environment. ", "It was fun. The flashy yet venerable attorney's health started to falter last year, according to media reports. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 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. 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. WebMay 29, 2008 43 Dislike Share Save domi1928 580 subscribers http://www.purewaterfreedom.com/ http://www.electropollution.org Larry king Live - Cell 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: Johnnie Cochran probably was one of the best known attorneys in the United States. I knew that he had a very serious malignant tumor, but I didn't look at it in terms of being terminal. So caution should be our guide. Like [9] Prison [ edit] GUPTA: It's a trip down memory lane, if you will. Simpson's lead attorney Tuesday, saying he abruptly halted support payments after she discussed their relationship on television. Not probably, he was one of the best known attorneys. 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. GUPTA: Well, you know, there's ionizing radiation and there's non-ionizing radiation. KING: There are a lot of don'ts. Famed attorney Johnnie Cochran died Tuesday in California of a brain tumor, his family said on Tuesday. He was 67. Johnnie L. Cochran Jr., who became a legal superstar after helping clear O.J. Simpson during a sensational murder trial in which he uttered the famous quote If it doesnt fit, you must acquit, died Tuesday. We invited the wireless industry's trade organization, CTIA, the wireless association, to take part in tonight's discussion. One of the bigger concerns, though, I think, is the fact that it just generates a lot of heat or it generates heat. They may be using cordless phones as well, which we also know are risk factors based on data. You sort of look at that scan and you see a specific tumor and sort of within the brain. "Certainly, Johnnie's career will be noted as one marked by celebrity cases and clientele," the family said in a statement. Cochran didn't represent him in that case. BLACK: Well, there is a base line rate of people developing tumors. The Food and Drug Administration made recommendations about cell phone use. You are right. WebLego 41027 - Der TOP-Favorit unserer Produkttester. fame, said that this case, the case of Geronimo ji-Jaga, was the most important of his life, and the happiest day was the day that he was released. 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. Simpson, who had expanded his career to acting since retiring from the NFL, was arrested in the summer of 1994 on charges he murdered his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson (search), and her friend Ron Goldman (search ). But, you know, I've read all these studies, Larry. DALE COCHRAN, JOHNNIE COCHRAN'S WIDOW: Initially, there was a loss of memory. THUN: I think that what's still in question is the acoustic neuromas. BLACK: We did a biopsy, yes. No one mentioned any study demonstrating the efficacy of either ear pieces or holsters, nor apparently considered whether radiating the region of the hips and sexual organs is preferable to radiating the brain. KING: You can contact the Johnny Cochran Brain Center at Cedars- Sinai. In 2004, Cochrans associates revealed that he was suffering from an undisclosed illness. I use it on the speaker phone mode. 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 GUPTA: Yes, I do. Meanwhile others may choose to apply the "precautionary principle." When we come back, cell phones past and present. 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." Health, food and environmental journalist; radio host, Progressive Radio Network. Two quick things, Lewis. Prior to the diagnosis, he was constantly on his cell phone, but he held it to the right side of his head. DR. MICHAEL THUN, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY: The way I think the best way to look at this is keep an open mind, but also be very aware of what we know and what we don't know. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Their conclusion: we just don't know. I think arrogance is the worst way to go. In 1978, Cochran once again became part of the citys legal force when he joined the Los Angeles County district attorney's office, although he eventually returned to private practice. Thank you for your attention. KING: Like Ted Kennedy had? He's Australia's -- the head of the Interphone arm that is incorporating Australian research. Pratt was convicted in 1972. BLACK: Initially, Johnny's tumor was in an area that is considered not safe to operate on, Larry. The experts admitted that it may take ten years for solid research outcomes to materialize. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. So it's in a very dynamic state. DR. TED SCHWARTZ, NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL: I don't really think they are worried about brain tumors. Everyone is a user. KING: Dr. Black will be returning. So just because it's -- you know, you have a tumor, doesn't mean that it's linked to cell phones. WebJohnnie Cochran - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages Johnnie Cochran We found 15 records for Johnnie Cochran in AL, GA and 5 other states. 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. WebOur environmental policy should embrace free market principles with regulatory structures and incentives that allow businesses to innovate and prosper. It's a form of energy. I use an earpiece now, as Dale Cochran talked about. Family members and colleagues of the legal The industry supports continued research as technology continues to evolve, but wishes to stress the fact that there is a consensus among leading health organizations regarding published scientific research showing no reason for concern." But this is not a painful process. KING: Doctor, is there pain involved in this? Again, a wired ear piece down to an industry approved holster is what the people recommend. Some studies found a problem, while others did not. So there are definitely precautions we should take. In case you missed that hour long broadcast, I'll provide a summary: "Yes, cell phones do cause brain cancer.". This is a Motorola phone. I guess that doesn't count. I loved him, and I will miss him. Our results suggest an association between cellular phone use and prodded gland tumors." And so we have a situation with a widely used technology in which we don't have very, very long-term follow-up, and we don't have very long-term follow-up of kids. Most of them, if you really dissect it down, they really only follow the patients along for just a few years. He attracted famous clients like .css-47aoac{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-thickness:0.0625rem;text-decoration-color:inherit;text-underline-offset:0.25rem;color:#A00000;-webkit-transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;transition:all 0.3s ease-in-out;}.css-47aoac:hover{color:#595959;text-decoration-color:border-link-body-hover;}Michael Jackson and led O. J. Simpson's defense team in the 1995 murder trial. Dr. Keith Black and Dr. Sanjay Gupta remain with us. Cochran is survived by his second wife, Dale Mason; his son, Jonathan Cochran, from a prior relationship; his daughters Tiffany Cochran Edwards and Melodie Cochran, from his first marriage; and sisters Pearl Baker and Martha Jean Sherrard. GUPTA: There are a lot of don'ts. BLACK: But the brain has no sensation. ", 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. We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. D. COCHRAN: Yes, you were. Biography and associated logos are trademarks of A+E Networksprotected in the US and other countries around the globe. Simpson (search) against murder charges, died of a brain tumor on Tuesday at the age of 67. So my point is this, that, you know, if you read the studies alone, they'll say they're safe. I think that cell phones are not risk-free. So we're not just talking about tumors, and I was not just implying brain tumors, but there are other health effects. Legal Statement. KING: Run them down. After graduating from UCLA, Cochran earned a law degree from Loyola University. We don't know about mechanisms. The Cochran Firm is one of the nations largest personal injury & medical malpractice law firms with some of the most aggressive personal injury attorneys. Every morning when I get up, when I look at all the choices of things I could be, I love being a lawyer. There have been studies that come down on both sides of the issue. WebTuesday, Apr. KING: It's a wonderful place and a great addition the health system in this country. GUPTA: They come with the phone. And if there is a potential cause out there, we need to seriously look into it. So you can't run a comparison like tobacco and lung cancer, the user and the nonuser. He was known for his sharp Cochran, who died in 2005, also is a central character on the FX series American Crime Story: The People Vs. O.J. In fact, Sanjay is going to do a little exercise for us in the growth of an industry. I initially thought it might be an infection. And as Dr. Gupta said, you know, that energy is directly proportional, actually, to the square of how close you hold it to your brain. KING: Is that something that you would possibly associate with cell phones? While your there, download our latest podcast, Jesse Ventura. This was the mid'80s. D. COCHRAN: Yes. I'd certainly agree with that. Third, we know that the studies that have been done on brain cancer, and I'm going to distinguish brain cancer from acoustic neuroma, have largely been reassuring. All rights reserved. D. COCHRAN: You know, it was a very quiet period of time. So you all were suspicious? I'm sorry. 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. Two hundred and fifty-five million users want to know, what are the risks? In an interview with the New York Post last September, he said, "I'm feeling pretty good" and described himself as "90 percent" improved. KING: Louis, would it be a simple solution, everyone should use an ear phone? Waiting can damage your case. D. COCHRAN: Yes. Well, let's break it down a little. BLACK: I actually received a call from Johnnie's assistant, as Dale indicated, concerned about his difficulty with memory and also some difficulty with speech. And congratulations to Jeff in Freemont, Nebraska. 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. .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. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) KING: Joining our panel from New York is Dr. Ted Schwartz. Their answer might surprise you and it's next on LARRY KING LIVE. 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. Cochran died of an inoperable brain tumor at his home in Los Angeles, his family said. Dale Cochran will be joining us later on. First, Dr. Schwartz, we don't even know how we think. GUPTA: We don't know. That is one of the problems with the Interphone study, which is the World Health Organization study between 13 countries. 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. It's a victory, really, for all of us. It's carried in the approved holster. And I think as part of that question, the World Health Organization has come to a point where it agreed about a decade ago -- or over a decade ago -- to host the Interphone Study Group. We don't have a mechanism and that's a big stumbling block at the moment.