KING: It's a wonderful place and a great addition the health system in this country. And when you are actually using the phone, it should be kept at least 15 millimeters up to an inch away from your ear. He is editor of MicrowaveNews.com. KING: Is the Johnny Cochran Brain Tumor Center -- we were there at its opening. Simpson. Cochran had accused a group of Los Angeles police officers, led by Mark Fuhrman, of framing his client. Those words, referring to the moment when Simpson tried on a pair of bloodied gloves to show they did not fit, appeared to resonate. And unfortunately, you know, as you showed at the beginning of the show, there's a billion people, you know, that will be using cell phones and they will be using cell phones for many years. Were cell By the time Simpson was acquitted, Cochran and co-counsel Shapiro were on the outs. Non-ionizing is less problematic, I think, than ionizing. I'd certainly agree with that. Simpson. Death. Where does the American Cancer Society, doctor, stand on this subject? GUPTA: Ionizing is like the x-rays and things like that. BLACK: We were actually, Larry, close friends. But as Dr. Black used to say, use an earpiece when we're using the cell phone. And KING: Did he dismiss that or get concerned? ``I don't know why he turned against me, why he cut me off, why he would want to see me hurt,'' a tearful KING: One type of tumor often mentioned in the discussion of potential risk of cell phones is acoustic neuroma. D. COCHRAN: Yes, you were. KING: Run them down. LOS ANGELES Famed attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. (search), who became a household name when he defended O.J. We need to be -- we need to have an open mind. If you heard any specific references to brand names of cell phones tonight, they are just representatives of cell phones in general, and not indicative that any brand would be more likely to cause health problems. KING: Use it? Reacting to news of Cochran's death Tuesday, Jackson had kind words for the lawyer he considered "a great humanitarian. This is a phone people probably became most familiar with. Secondly, you referred to the overwhelming data that suggests it's safe. KING: How do children's phones, Dr. Black, differ from -- children's brains, rather, differ from adults? You know, one of the most common presenting symptoms in an adult is new onset seizure, as well as headaches. 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. Do you believe that cell phones are harmful? And, so, you are sort of asking for a definite answer to state where the science is quite indefinite. But, you know, I've read all these studies, Larry. BLACK: Later, as part of an experimental protocol, we went in and did surgery, yes. Again, they don't recommend that based on the industry's recommendation. D. COCHRAN: I think perhaps there could be. GUPTA: It's interesting. Before he leaves us -- he will be returning with Dana Cochran. His daughter Tiffany, for one, no longer holds a cell phone to her head. Male. WebPortrayed by. He died at his home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 from a brain tumor. GUPTA: There are a lot of don'ts. The science would suggest that they were actually all safe. Crime Suspenstories (1992 Russ Cochran/Gemstone) comic books 1953 or later KING: We're obviously going to devote more time to this. Also with us is Dr. Keith Black, one of the major figures in neurosurgery in this country. Legal Statement. So, you know, tumors that are closer to that area may be more likely. You know, it's the antenna for the cell phone that is the source for the microwave energy. 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. KING: Dale, did you know he was terminal? I was innocent, but he believed it. Let me show you what that looks like on an MRI scan. BLACK: Well, the -- in the developing brain, you have a lot more dividing nerve cells and supportive cells in the brain. KING: That's Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles. But in the Simpson case, Cochran turned the murder trial into an indictment of the Police Department, suggesting officers planted evidence in an effort to frame the former football star because he was a black celebrity. What do you base it on? 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. 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. Following his surgery in April 2004, Cochran began to avoid the limelight after having welcomed it for so many years. Johnnie Cochran's widow speaks publicly for the first time since her husband's death. Unfortunately, you know, my suspicion is that it's going to be five years or 10 years before we have a definitive answer. Well, let's break it down a little. 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. WebContact Us - The Cochran Firm Washington, D.C. | Baltimore Contact Our Washington, DC injury attorneys are waiting to help you. Dale Cochran's First Interview Since the Death of Her Husband Johnnie; Is There a Link Between Cell Phones and Cancer? 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? Johnnie died March 29 2005, of a brain tumor. They're emitting electromagnetic radiation too. Cochran challenged police claims that Settles hanged himself in jail after a speeding arrest. When Cochran helped Pratt win his freedom in 1997 he called the moment "the happiest day of my life practicing law.". A parody of Johnnie Cochran, he appears in the series' seventh through ninth seasons as Cosmo Kramer 's lawyer. If cell phone use was a factor, wouldn't there be evidence on that side?" BLACK: Larry, typically no. Cochran received hate mail and death threats. So you all were suspicious? People might be shocked to hear that the evidence does seem to be coming more strongly in support of harmful effects." 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. And this was a phone that was probably one of the most popular at that time. Are they paying a price or panicking for no good reason? I think it's, you know, it's one of those things where, you know, I use a cell phone all the time. So just because it's -- you know, you have a tumor, doesn't mean that it's linked to cell phones. KING: How did you find out what he had? D. COCHRAN: Cedars-Sinai Johnny Cochran Brain Tumor Center. This was the Motorola flip 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. [9] Prison [ edit] KING: More information go to what? 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. That doesn't completely clear the story, but it is an important piece of information. (END VIDEO CLIP) KING: Dr. Gupta, Dr. Khurana and Dr. Thun remain with us. I'm not sure I would advocate the Bluetooth because although it's much weaker, you are putting the antenna, the transmitter right into your ear, next to your brain. Jackie Chiles is a fictional character portrayed by American actor Phil Morris in the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. It provides sensation to the rest of the body. I thank all of our guests. -- Dr. Black. Meanwhile, wear an earpiece, or holster and all will be well, the doctors said. 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. J. COCHRAN: The resolution of this case is in no way an admission of guilt by Michael Jackson. It's carried in the approved holster. But there have been other studies to show no correlation. He got David Cook's set completely correct. During their divorce, it came to light that for 10 years Cochran had secretly maintained a "second family," which included a son. Later, we'll get into a major discussion about cell phones and we'll include our own Dr. Sanjay Gupta. 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. Or check out our newest web feature, about last night. Johnnie Cochran turned out to be right, famed lawyer Alan Dershowitz, a member of the Simpson defense team, said in 2005. WebLindstrom visits the Burns house to return Gracie's gloves that she left on the train. 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." Go to CNN.com/larryking and tell us. The experts admitted that it may take ten years for solid research outcomes to materialize. Journalist and author Jack Olsen reported that FBI "moles" had infiltrated defense sessions and monitored Cochran's phone calls. And I think it's quite sensible for people who are concerned to use an ear phone and to basically eliminate their exposure. 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. Speaking of last night, our "American Idol" contest winners, Laura from Morgantown, West Virginia, she knew the complete set list. Are you more confused when you listen to the two doctors? It's a victory, really, for all of us. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: I wouldn't blame the cell phone companies. Attorney at law. GUPTA: Yes, I do. What do you make of it? He was 67. And the other doctors will remain and he will return with Dale Cochran. 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. 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. ", 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. 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. Santa Rita has a higher jail death rate than Los Angeles Here is a look at the people who died: 2014: 10 DEATHS. 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. KING: So do Dale and Dr. Black think there's a link between cell phones and Johnnie Cochran's brain tumor? THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. SCHWARTZ: Yes, there's no problem with using ear phones. KING: Quickly, doctor, because I'm running short of time. Dale Cochran will be joining us later on. GUPTA: Well, let me give you a picture here, Larry, to sort of show you this. Some studies found a problem, while others did not. KING: One of the problems, Dr. Khurana, is almost everybody has a cell phone. And, two, how far along has the industry evolved? CTIA also referred to us the American Cancer Society for more comments on this topic. Go ahead. So we're not just talking about tumors, and I was not just implying brain tumors, but there are other health effects. "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. 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