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Hooked on Phonics Controversy
- Hooked on Phonics, a popular reading program, faced criticism for dubious claims and misleading advertising.
- The FTC investigated and restricted their claims, leading to bankruptcy despite Shanahan's denial of wrongdoing.
Trudeau's Early Legal Troubles
- Kevin Trudeau, a career salesman, faced legal trouble for worthless checks, impersonating a doctor, and credit card fraud.
- Despite prison time and psychiatric evaluation, he continued his sales career.
Trudeau Marketing Group
- After prison, Trudeau started the Trudeau Marketing Group, a multi-level marketing company selling health products.
- It faced lawsuits for being a pyramid scheme and was shut down.