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Harvard Settles Body Part Scandal | Philadelphia News
Harvard settles for $53 million after former morgue manager Cedric Lodge stole and sold donated body parts, sparking outrage and lawsuits from grieving families. Lodge, sentenced to eight years, was part of a trafficking ring that shipped organs across state lines. The university, facing legal battles and public scrutiny, agreed to the settlement to avoid prolonged litigation — funds will be distributed via two class-action pools managed by a third party. Harvard also pledges to issue public apologies, overhaul its anatomical program, and establish an annual scholarship in honor of donors…
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