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R.J. Reynolds is Gratified by Jury Decision in Smoking and Health Case 

``We are pleased with the jury's decision,'' said James R. Johnson, the lead defense attorney in the case filed by Bobby Newcomb, a smoker who died in 1998. ``The jury's verdict reflects the fact that they objectively judged the evidence, properly applied the rules of law and relied upon their common sense.

``Once again,'' Johnson said, ``jurors have agreed that smokers are well aware of the risks associated with smoking and have reaffirmed that they generally will not award money to smokers who assume those risks.''

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