GUPTA: It's a trip down memory lane, if you will. I mean who uses a cell phone that little nowadays? ", "Johnnie Cochran was a true gentleman who embodied class, brilliance, honesty and integrity," Jackson said in a statement. Weekly Auction ends Monday February 27!. We invited the wireless industry's trade organization, CTIA, the wireless association, to take part in tonight's discussion. Speaking of last night, our "American Idol" contest winners, Laura from Morgantown, West Virginia, she knew the complete set list. KING: Run them down. And I stand by those comments. What, Dr. Khurana, does this tell us? Re bushing Shuman machine co. This is Dale's first interview since then. The food -- by the way, we'll show you a screen effect here. He's Australia's -- the head of the Interphone arm that is incorporating Australian research. Each of you gets a pair of my suspenders autographed by every "American Idol" finalist. JONATHAN COCHRAN, JOHNNIE COCHRAN'S SON: I look at it now and it seems like he was taken too soon. D. COCHRAN: Yes, he was on the phone a lot. Joining us in New York is Lewis Slesin. 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. It's the long-term data we should be looking at. This is a Motorola phone. 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.". In-universe information. 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. 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. [9] Prison [ edit] I initially thought it might be an infection. ", 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 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. I loved him, and I will miss him. GUPTA: We don't know. 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. When Cochran helped Pratt win his freedom in 1997 he called the moment "the happiest day of my life practicing law.". BLACK: Headaches. KHURANA: I do, Larry. Cochran didn't represent him in that case. KING: One type of tumor often mentioned in the discussion of potential risk of cell phones is acoustic neuroma. ", 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 he was Johnnie Cochran's doctor. Like KING: Quickly, doctor, because I'm running short of time. They saw an abnormality within the brain. I'm going to spin that brain around and take you to a very specific part of it. Death. I can think back at least five years ago when Dr. Black wore an ear piece back then. Do you think there's a link? We don't know about mechanisms. KING: On a regular basis, every day? We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. I mean, the proper way to use a phone would to be hold it like this. And if you use your phone all the time -- like I -- you know, people in the news business, they have a cell phone to the ear all the time. However, CTIA did provide us with this statement: "this is an issue that should be guided by science. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, 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. KING: That's a simple solution to this, don't -- instead of your phones, attach an earpiece to the phone? But this is not a painful process. KING: So do Dale and Dr. Black think there's a link between cell phones and Johnnie Cochran's brain tumor? Cochran thus made controversial closing statements in which he compared the detectives philosophy to that of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Time now for Anderson Cooper and "A.C. 360" -- Anderson. Yet. KING: Sanjay, what does the manual say? Simpson (search) against murder And that is right in here, that red part. Ton can buy a new 1953 Ford 2-door Sedan delivered in 174q Ardmore for a 1177 Sam p. Hale phone 708 since 1911 balancing. 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. Attorney Johnnie Cochran took on highly publicized police brutality cases and defended such celebrity clients as Michael Jackson and O. J. Simpson. And finally, not wearing one of these non- ionizing Bluetooth things all the time. But as Larry has also said, if there's a known cause, and if there is a possibility of even mitigating the incidence even slightly, that would be helpful. 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. Again, a wired ear piece down to an industry approved holster is what the people recommend. 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. THUN: I think that what's still in question is the acoustic neuromas. His family was by his side and he had been in a hospice, Epps said. I am proud to have called him my friend.". THUN: I think it produces less emissions, but I think that this is a little bit missing the point. I'd certainly agree with that. Name: Lawrence Edward Baslee Jr. Age: 56 Arrested: 1/23/2014. You remember early cell phones. Now beyond that, Larry, when Dr. Thun talks about no rise in the published incidents rates of tumors in Sweden, the strongest studies that have pointed towards links between cell phones and brain tumors have, in fact, come from Sweden. 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. But I think it's one of those things where you recognize that this is a -- it's a non-ionizing, microwave producing device that we carry around with us all the time. It gives me an opportunity to represent people who I believe are innocent. You can see it here. Then they came with this handle. We'll have a quick vote. 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. 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? So my point is this, that, you know, if you read the studies alone, they'll say they're safe. DALE COCHRAN, JOHNNIE COCHRAN'S WIDOW: Initially, there was a loss of memory. I do not hold it to my ear. GUPTA: Well, you know, there's ionizing radiation and there's non-ionizing radiation. The control group uses cell phones. CTIA also referred to us the American Cancer Society for more comments on this topic. 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. This is the early '80s. He spent two years in the Los Angeles city attorney's office before establishing his own practice. 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: But later you did use surgery, right? We need to be -- we need to have an open mind. 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. KING: All right, Dr. Gupta, Dr. Black says it's possible. BLACK: and anyone who will listen that the safe practice is to use an earpiece. It's not uncommon in science to have conflicting articles. 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. Most of them, if you really dissect it down, they really only follow the patients along for just a few years. Part of HuffPost Wellness. 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. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) KING: Joining our panel from New York is Dr. Ted Schwartz. And it's only on LARRY KING LIVE. KING: Dr. Gupta, do you use a cell phone? GUPTA: Yes, I do. or redistributed. Dr. Gupta is at the big board again with some tips on safer cell phone use. 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. It remains an enigma. Their answer might surprise you and it's next on LARRY KING LIVE. But as Dr. Black used to say, use an earpiece when we're using the cell phone. Simpson. People might be shocked to hear that the evidence does seem to be coming more strongly in support of harmful effects." 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. 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 used cell phones quite a lot. That doesn't completely clear the story, but it is an important piece of information. Is that really safe? But, Larry, we also know there are other environmental causes that have been related to brain tumors as well. But there have been other studies to show no correlation. 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. Don't go away. Larry, we're going to go inside the ear here to the inner part over here. But as a lay person, I have no knowledge -- scientific knowledge that there is a definitive link. KING: He's still living? (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) GUPTA (voice The earner has no shutter. I think that cell phones are not risk-free. When that relationship soured, his mistress, Patricia Sikora, sued him for palimony and the case was settled privately in 2004. Thanks, Louis Slesin, for being with us. Go to CNN.com/larryking and tell us. KING: Dr. Khurana, you want to respond? He was 67. KING: Some have called cell phone use more dangerous than smoking. LOS ANGELES (AP) _ Johnnie Cochran Jr.'s former mistress filed a palimony lawsuit against O.J. But there is a concern out there and I think people need to be careful. They had performed some studies, MRI scans. WebHis attorney, Johnnie Cochran, argued that the charges should be dropped. But, you know, I've read all these studies, Larry. LOS ANGELES Famed attorney Johnnie L. Cochran Jr. (search), who became a household name when he defended O.J. ob. This was the mid'80s. And I think that given the research and break throughs we are now making in cancer and brain cancer in particular, one of the positive outcomes is that if we can get more research funding, we can accelerate finding an effective treatment for this disease. It gives me an opportunity if I want to go into politics. WebOur environmental policy should embrace free market principles with regulatory structures and incentives that allow businesses to innovate and prosper. 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. (END VIDEO CLIP) KING: Dr. Gupta, Dr. Khurana and Dr. Thun remain with us. 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. So it's possible for a cell to get an injury and then migrate to a different location within the brain, as well. GUPTA: It's hard to say. KING: Meaning? KING: Did Johnnie know he was passing? Anthony Mackie and Johnnie Cochran. (The conviction was eventually overturned after more than two decades. Go to CNN.com/larryking and take our quick vote. Simpson's lead attorney Tuesday, saying he abruptly halted support payments after she discussed their relationship on television. This was the Motorola flip phone. KING: Is this much safer than that? 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