Word: delorean
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...even more pertinent than his degrading pornographic magazines is Flynt's reckless disregard for the truth. A bit of Flynt's history sheds light on his disrespect for the public and the powers of the media. In 1983, Flynt claimed he had evidence that government officials had threatened John DeLorean's life if he did not participate in their cocaine operation. But Flynt later admitted that the audiotape was as "Fake as a $3 bill." That same year, Flynt declared he had tapes depicting members of Congress and President Reagan in sexual acts but was unable to produce the evidence...
Weitzman, a lawyer who represented John DeLorean and, briefly, O.J. Simpson, was an odd hire, considering his absolute lack of corporate experience. Weitzman says he left because the job became too administrative. "Steering a glacier," he says, "is not easy." Platt was ousted because he clashed with studio chairman Casey Silver. It was Silver, not Platt, who approved a slew of underperforming films, such as the Bruce Willis-Richard Gere vehicle The Jackal and the political dud Primary Colors. Silver, whose contract has been renewed, says he can turn the studio around: "We have excellent product in the pipeline...
...well-respected chemistry professor had the privilege of sharing Esquire Magazine's Most Dubious Achievement award with John DeLorean...
...card key system, like other exciting technological breakthroughs (e.g. Frankenstein, the atomic bomb, the DeLorean), can be abused. Last month, members of the Civil Liberties Union of Harvard (CLUH) pointed out what George Orwell enthusiasts already suspected--Big Brother Harvard is watching...
Then there are the books. Five. Then the clients: Anatoly Scharansky, Claus Von Bulow, Leona Helmsley, Michael Milken, Jim Bakker, Mike Tyson, Penthouse, Frank Snepp, John Landis, John DeLorean, David Crosby, Patricia Hearst, the Tison brothers, various death row inmates, Rabbi Meir Kahane....There are more...