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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.E! Online: Ex-UCLA Staffer Admits to Peddling Farrah's File (December 2, 2008)
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Fast Facts
- Jackson pleaded guilty to selling medical files in early December 2008BBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008)
- Jackson was 49 years old at time of pleaBBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008)
- The National Enquirer was said to have paid Jackson at least $4,600 for medical information from UCLA Medical CenterBBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008)
- Jackson worked for the hospital for 32 yearsBBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008)
- She resigned from her administrative position in July 2007BBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008)
- Jackson could be sentenced to 10 years in prison if found guiltyBBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008)
- She could also be fined $250,000BBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008)
- Sentencing is scheduled for May 2009BBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008)
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"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 spokesmanBBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008) -
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."People: Farrah's Fight Against Cancer (October 23, 2006)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.BBC News: Health worker sold... (December 2, 2008)
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