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Overview
Mississippi trial lawyer who led the landmark litigation against Big Tobacco in the 1990s, winning a $246 billion settlement. Later convicted of conspiring to bribe a judge in 2008 and sentenced to prison. Brother-in-law of Senator Trent Lott.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Led historic $246B tobacco settlement
Convicted of judicial bribery conspiracy
Brother-in-law of Senator Trent Lott
Rose to fame then fell to corruption
Related Investigations (1)
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Personal Information
Education
- •University of Mississippi, J.D.
Key Timeline
1994
Filed Mississippi tobacco lawsuit
1998
$246 billion Master Settlement Agreement
2008
Convicted of bribery, sentenced to 5 years