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• Texas Jury Delivers Positive Verdict for Brown & Williamson Tobacco 

Sam Cruse, attorney representing Brown & Williamson in the case said, "Today's verdict for the defense reflects recognition by the jury that the company acted responsibly. The jury's conclusions are consistent with the majority of court decisions, agreeing that smoking is a matter of personal choice."

The court victory is the sixth straight win for the tobacco company since Jan. 1.

Thomas Riley, also representing the company, noted that this was the third jury in as many months to find in favor of the company. "We will continue to vigorously defend ourselves in these cases and we are confident in the wisdom of future jurors to favor common sense regarding personal responsibility," he said.

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