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Whistleblower

Whistleblower

Description: The real-life David vs. Goliath stories of heroic people who put everything on the line to stop illegal and often dangerous wrongdoing when major corporations or individuals rip off the government and U.S. taxpayers. The series takes viewers behind the scenes as these unsung heroes step up and risk … MORE
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2008
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 2
First episode air date: August 31, 2008
Presented By: Alex Ferrer
Network: CBS
Cast: Alex Ferrer
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