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Former tobacco exec becomes chemistry teacher at Louisville high
Jeffrey Wigand, once Brown & Williamson chief researcher, teaches at duPont Manual High School in Louisville, saying he seeks to make a difference. He faces federal and civil probes, death threats, and a strained personal life while continuing to testify in government investigations into the tobacco industry. Students see him as courageous for challenging powerful interests.
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