Statements (96)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:Person |
| gptkbp:advocates_for |
public health
smoking cessation programs anti-smoking campaigns |
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Brown_&_Williamson_Tobacco_Corporation
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Brown_&_Williamson
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:award
gptkb:Peabody_Award gptkb:American_Cancer_Society's_Medal_of_Honor |
| gptkbp:birth_date |
1942-12-17
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| gptkbp:birth_place |
gptkb:New_York,_USA
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| gptkbp:children |
2
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| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:The_Insider
|
| gptkbp:education |
gptkb:University_of_Buffalo
gptkb:University_of_Kentucky |
| gptkbp:field_of_study |
biochemistry
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| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
smoking cessation programs
whistleblower protections public health education public health advocacy tobacco control legislation anti-tobacco legislation international tobacco control efforts youth smoking prevention programs tobacco advertising regulations cigarette marketing practices community health initiatives against smoking corporate ethics discussions healthcare policies regarding smoking legal actions against tobacco companies media portrayal of whistleblowers public awareness campaigns about smoking risks public health policy reforms. research funding for tobacco-related studies scientific research on tobacco effects tobacco industry accountability measures tobacco industry transparency tobacco product safety standards youth education on smoking dangers |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Jeff Wigand
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| gptkbp:impact |
increased awareness of tobacco industry practices
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Tobacco_Control_Act
anti-smoking campaigns public perception of smoking tobacco regulation policies health policies regarding tobacco use public policy on tobacco regulation |
| gptkbp:judges |
gptkb:U._S._Congress
advocated for comprehensive tobacco control policies discussed the financial impact of tobacco litigation advocated for consumer protection advocated for support for affected families. advocated for youth protection from tobacco called for a ban on tobacco advertising called for accountability in the tobacco industry described efforts to discredit whistleblowers described manipulation of nicotine levels discussed corporate culture of deception discussed health risks of smoking discussed the impact of tobacco on public health discussed the role of education in prevention emphasized the need for community engagement emphasized the need for scientific integrity exposed marketing tactics targeting youth highlighted industry knowledge of health risks highlighted the importance of research funding highlighted the importance of transparency highlighted the role of government in regulation revealed industry efforts to undermine regulation revealed internal documents urged for public health reforms called for international cooperation on tobacco control emphasized the need for ethical standards in business discussed the role of scientists in the tobacco industry highlighted the importance of public awareness campaigns |
| gptkbp:known_for |
testifying against tobacco companies
whistleblowing on the tobacco industry whistleblowing against tobacco companies |
| gptkbp:legal_issue |
gptkb:lawsuit_against_Brown_&_Williamson
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| gptkbp:media_appearances |
gptkb:The_Insider_(film)
gptkb:60_Minutes gptkb:The_Today_Show |
| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
testified in the 1994 tobacco hearings
|
| gptkbp:notable_work |
gptkb:The_Insider
|
| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:physicist
gptkb:historical_event former tobacco executive |
| gptkbp:portrayed_by |
gptkb:Russell_Crowe
|
| gptkbp:published_by |
Memoirs
|
| gptkbp:residence |
gptkb:Louisville,_Kentucky
|
| gptkbp:spouse |
Erin Wigand
|
| gptkbp:wrote |
Memoir about his experiences
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Insider
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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