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Overview
Jeffrey Wigand is considered the most famous corporate whistleblower in American history. As VP of Research at Brown & Williamson tobacco, he revealed that cigarette companies knew nicotine was addictive and deliberately manipulated nicotine levels. His testimony led to the $206 billion tobacco settlement. His story was told in "The Insider"(1999).
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
NICOTINE MANIPULATION: Exposed tobacco companies adding ammonia to increase addiction
PERJURY BY EXECUTIVES: Revealed CEOs lied under oath about addiction
RETALIATION: Brown & Williamson launched smear campaign against him
60 MINUTES: CBS initially killed his interview under legal pressure
Related Investigations (2)
Known Associates & Connections
Geoffrey Bible
Philip Morris CEO who Wigand's testimony undermined
Edward Horrigan
Tobacco executive whose industry Wigand exposed
Victor DeNoble
Fellow tobacco industry whistleblower
Sources & Documentation
2 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- December 17, 1942
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York
Education
- •University of Buffalo (PhD Biochemistry)
Key Timeline
December 17, 1942
Born in New York
1989
Joined Brown & Williamson as VP Research
1993
Fired after raising safety concerns
1995
60 Minutes interview delayed
1996
Testified in Mississippi lawsuit
1998
Master Settlement Agreement, $206 billion
1999
"The Insider" film released