Extraordinary Circumstances
The Journey of a Corporate Whistleblower
Chapter One
A Dark Cloud
People don't wake up and say, "I think I'll become a criminal
today." Instead, it's often a slippery slope and we lose our footing
one step at a time.
Cynthia Cooper
It's the end of summer 2001. White linen tablecloths blow in the warm
breeze of the evening. Candles glow softly throughout the backyard
and patio. The weather is unseasonably gentle, a break from the usually
sultry Mississippi humidity.
My husband Lance and I are at the home of David Myers, the
WorldCom Controller, who oversees the accounting department. We're
attending a shower for Scott Sullivan, the company's Chief Financial
Officer, and his wife Carla. Recently, they adopted a beautiful baby girl,
their only child and the reason for our celebration. Carla has been in and
out of hospitals, battling diabetes, and has come close to death several
times. Many of us know about her struggles with her health. The office
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