Current Report Filing (8-k)
February 14 2014 - 5:11PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K |
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2014 |
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STAR SCIENTIFIC,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)
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Delaware |
000-15324 |
52-1402131 |
(State or other jurisdiction |
(Commission |
(IRS Employer |
of incorporation) |
File Number) |
Identification No.) |
4470 Cox Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (804) 527-1970
(Former name or former address, if changed
since last report)
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officer;
Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
Naomi Whittel resigned from the Company’s
Board of Directors (“Board”) on February 10, 2014. Ms. Whittel explained that other commitments have become too
demanding for her to fulfill the needs and requirements of the Board. There is no disagreement between Ms. Whittel and the
Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
STAR SCIENTIFIC, INC.
Date: February 14, 2014
By: /s/ Michael J. Mullan Name: Michael J. Mullan Title: Chief Executive Officer
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