Poul Thorsen, CDC Autism Researcher, Indicted for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
April 25th, 2011Just another day at the office… *woops*
Via: Age of Autism:
We have a pdf of the indictment of Dr. Poul Thorsen the Danish researcher held in highest esteem for having “debunked” the autism vaccine connection many years ago. As Dr. Max Wiznitzer said about another doctor recently, “If you can’t trust the researcher, you can’t trust the research.”
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Danish Scientist Indicted in U.S.
Via: Copenhagen Post:
Thorsen’s research on autism is widely known in academic circles, where he was until this week a highly respected figure. A paper of his on the subject, which is known as ‘The Danish Study’, is quoted extensively to refute the autism vaccine connection.
Each count of wire fraud carries a maximum of 20 years in prison and each count of money laundering a maximum of 10 years in prison, with a fine of up to $250,000 for each count. The federal government will also seeks forfeiture of all property derived from the alleged offenses.
Related: Federal Indictment of Poul Thorsen (.pdf)
Research Credit: anothernut
Yes, I guess if you do the research and cross the double yellow line in the middle of the drug industry road, you do not get to go past go, but go to jail. When you are playing with a Monopoly, or playing the actual board game, these are the rules. Alleged offenses. Yes, maybe he’ll get a trial just like Bradley Manning will.
I meant to comment on this yesterday – this is exactly the type of article that is so easy to miss. And in a world where so many things, things that are important to a person, often don’t quite render that study, or evidence, or proof you may need to present the case complete – well, at least you have enough to fashion a small but valued shield. Thanks for the macro perspectives through the years, thanks for the little things to.
A toast: to the internet tubes, and to the reverse-kaleidoscope; Cryptogon.