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Tobacco industry fraud trial begins with $280 billion at stake
The federal racketeering case accuses major tobacco firms including Philip Morris, R J Reynolds, Brown & Williamson, British American Tobacco, Lorillard, Liggett, and others of a decades long scheme to mislead the public about smoking dangers. Justice Department lawyer Frank Marine outlined massive spending on industry fronts to counter science linking smoking to cancer. The government seeks a record 280 billion dollars, with openings spanning Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Altria Group Inc
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