Lawanda Jackson

Lawanda Jackson, who formerly worked for UCLA Medical Center, was charged with violating medical privacy laws after she allegedly sold medical information on actress Farrah Fawcett to the National Enquirer. Jackson also reportedly accessed the records of several other patients including Maria Shriver and Britney Spears.¹

Fast Facts

1. Jackson pleaded guilty to selling medical files in early December 2008²
2. Jackson was 49 years old at time of plea²
3. The National Enquirer was said to have paid Jackson at least $4,600 for medical information from UCLA Medical Center²
4. Jackson worked for the hospital for 32 years²
5. She resigned from her administrative position in July 2007²
6. Jackson could be sentenced to 10 years in prison if found guilty²
7. She could also be fined $250,000²
8. Sentencing is scheduled for May 2009²

Quote

"Certainly there is possible culpability at media outlets if we can determine that they were knowingly paying for the illegal access of celebrity files."—Thom Mrozek, United States Department of Justice spokesman²

Farrah Fawcett Cancer

Actress Farrah Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer on September 29, 2006. Fawcett was treated with chemotherapy. She gave the following statement about her diagnosis, "Throughout the journey of my life, I have maintained a strong faith in the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. I deeply believe in one's own positive will to overcome even the most daunting challenges. I am resolutely strong and I am determined to bite the bullet and fight the fight."³

Later, details of Fawcett's cancer appeared in the National Enquirer. An investigation was launched to find the source of Fawcett's breach of privacy.²

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Farrah Fawcett | Britney Spears | Maria Shriver | Cancer | Chemotherapy | National Enquirer

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