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Federal Charges Against Journals Spark Political Controversy
4/19/2025
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- A federal prosecutor, Edward Martin Jr., has charged three medical journals with political bias, claiming they mislead readers and silence dissenting opinions. This accusation, seen by critics as a chilling move from the Trump administration, raises concerns about the future of journal publications. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. backs the prosecution, alleging collusion with pharmaceutical companies.
