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Martin Shkreli livestreamed himself violating lifetime pharma ban, FTC says
Publication: Ars Technica - All content
Author: Beth Mole
Source published: 13/10/2026, 22:48:12 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 20:25:53 UTC
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Briefings
The Federal Trade Commission and seven state attorneys general have petitioned a federal judge to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for allegedly violating a lifetime ban on pharmaceutical industry participation since 2022. Shkreli, who previously received a seven-year prison sentence for fraudulently raising the price of Daraprim from $17.50 to $750 per pill, is alleged to have traded stock in dozens of drug companies and discussed the industry during livestreams on social media. The FTC and states joined Shkreli's 2020 lawsuit against the drug, which raised prices by nearly 4,000 percent. The evidence indicates repeated violations occurring nearly the entire time since the ban was issued.
Key points
- Martin Shkreli has been under a lifetime ban from the pharmaceutical industry since 2022.
- The FTC and seven state attorneys general have petitioned a federal judge to hold Shkreli in contempt for allegedly violating that ban.
Context
Martin Shkreli, the ex-pharmaceutical executive, illegally raised the price of Daraprim from $17.50 to $750 per pill, blocking generic competitors. The FTC and seven state attorneys general joined Shkreli's 2020 lawsuit against the drug, which raised prices by nearly 4,000 percent. The states include New York, California, Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Limitations
Evidence covers allegations of repeated violations occurring nearly the entire time since the ban was issued. Specific dates for alleged livestreams and trading activities are not provided. The evidence does not confirm the identities of the drug companies traded or the specific livestream platforms used. The petition to hold Shkreli in contempt is based on allegations rather than confirmed facts.
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