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LEWISTON — The Archer Daniels Midland price-fixing scandal resulted in a record $100 million fine and at the center of the scandal was ADM executive Mark Whitacre. An exclusive filmed interview with Whitacre will be screened and discussed at Lifetree Cafe at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8.

The program, titled “Whistleblower: The True Story of an FBI informant,” will explore why Whitacre participated in a crime that defrauded millions of American consumers. It will also explore the effects of his decision to cooperate with authorities in prosecuting the crime.

“I wore a wire for three years, and it was the most pressure I’ve had in my life,” Whitacre said. “Prison is a cakewalk compared to wearing a wire for the FBI.”

During the session Lifetree participants will have the opportunity to discuss times they have faced difficult moral decisions.

Starting Feb. 8, Lifetree Cafe will open at 6 p.m. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. The cafe is located at 1919 Lisbon Road, Lewiston.

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