Jeffrey Wigand | |
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.jpg) Wigand in 2006 | |
| Born | Jeffrey Stephen Wigand December 17, 1942 New York City, New York |
| Education | MA/PhD |
| Alma mater | University at Buffalo |
| Occupation(s) | Expert witness, consultant |
| Known for | Whistleblower on the tobacco industry |
| Spouse | Hope Elizabeth May |
| Website | JeffreyWigand.com |
Jeffrey Stephen Wigand (/ˈwaɪɡænd/; born December 17, 1942) is an American biochemist and whistleblower.
He is a former vice president of research and development at Brown & Williamson in Louisville, Kentucky, who worked on the development of reduced-harm cigarettes and in 1996 blew the whistle on tobacco tampering at the company. This was adapted for 1999 film The Insider, with Russell Crowe portraying Wigand.
He currently lectures around the world as an expert witness[clarification needed] and consultant for various tobacco issues.