Martin Shkreli violated lifetime pharma industry ban, FTC and states say in contempt claim
Martin Shkreli faces contempt claim for violating lifetime pharma industry ban.
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Martin Shkreli, known as 'Pharma Bro,' is facing a contempt claim from the FTC and seven states for allegedly violating a lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry. The claim comes after coverage from CNBC and Bloomberg.com reported on the alleged violation. The ban was put in place after Shkreli's previous convictions.
Coverage from CNBC and Bloomberg.com emphasize that the FTC and seven states are seeking to hold Shkreli in contempt for breaking the ban. The specific activities are not yet specified. The reporting does not yet specify the exact nature of the activities that led to the contempt claim.
Further developments have not yet been disclosed, and it remains to be seen how this will affect Shkreli's status within the industry.
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FTC and seven states seek contempt ruling against Shkreli over pharma banThe Guardian · 5h ago
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FTC says ‘pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli repeatedly violated industry banFinancial Times · 5h ago
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'Pharma Bro' Martin Shkreli facing FTC contempt motionSTAT · 5h ago
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Shkreli Faces Contempt for Breaking Pharmaceutical Industry BanBloomberg.com · 5h ago
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