Harvard Settles Lawsuits for $53 Million Over Body Parts Theft
Harvard University has agreed to a $53 million settlement in lawsuits filed by families claiming the university mishandled donated bodies. The allegations include the sale of body parts on the black market by a former morgue manager.
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Harvard Settles Morgue Scandal with $53 Million Fund
Harvard to Pay $53 Million in Body Parts Theft Settlement
Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
Harvard to pay $53 million to settle Grim Reaper/morgue lawsuits
Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
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