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She knows how to measure radiation.

Using an electroscope, she tests the breath of all five women.

She confirms exactly what Dr. Martland found, that the girls ingested so much radium at the factory that

that their breath is radioactive.

More importantly, she's willing to testify.

On the witness stand, Hughes explains something that has yet to be made public.

At almost every other research institution, scientists are required to follow strict safety protocols when handling radioactive materials.

They have to wear protective gear and use forceps to grab the radium.

At USRC, the women not only weren't protected, but they were encouraged to put the radium in their mouths.

Hughes' testimony makes international headlines.

The tide of public opinion turns decisively against USRC.

When the company asks for a months-long postponement, claiming their experts will be traveling abroad,

Newspaper columnists erupt with outrage.

These women are dying.

Every delay could mean another death before the trial concludes.

Facing a public relations disaster, USRC decides to settle out of court.

Each of the five women receives $10,000, equivalent to about $190,000 today.

They also receive a $600 annual pension for life, plus coverage of all medical expenses, is a fraction of what they asked for.

But they're dying.

They need the money now.