Date: January 31, 2012
Author: Cristina Luiggi
URL: http://the-scientist.com/2012/01/31/more-trouble-for-nevada-institute/
More Trouble for Nevada institute
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The founders of the Institute that housed chronic fatigue
researcher Judy Mikovits are being sued for embezzlement
The Whittemore Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease (WPI),
which was recently involved in a lawsuit against disgraced chronic
fatigue syndrome researcher Judy Mikovits, is embroiled in a new
controversy surrounding its founders: Nevada businessman Harvey
Whittemore and his wife Annette.
Last Friday, the Wingfield Nevada Group Holding Company, which the
Whittemores co-own, filed a lawsuit against the couple claiming they
had embezzled 'tens of millions of dollars' to support an extravagant
lifestyle that included their daughter's wedding, expensive jewelry,
and exotic vacations. According to ScienceInsider, part of the money
that was funneled out of the Wingfield Group also went into staff
salaries, private air flights, and fundraising efforts of WPI.
The Whittemores issued a statement claiming that the allegations are
false, adding: 'We will take any and all steps necessary to preserve
the reputation for integrity that we have built in this state for over
40 years.'
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