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FTC and seven states seek contempt ruling against Shkreli over pharma ban
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
The FTC and seven US states have filed a motion to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for allegedly violating a lifetime ban on participation in the pharmaceutical industry by trading stocks and influencing pharmaceutical companies since his 2022 release.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech, and 8 sources have reported it between 13 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.
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You face a clear enforcement risk if you engage in pharmaceutical stock trades under regulatory bans. This legal action shows regulators will pursue and penalise indirect pharma involvement immediately.
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8 sources · first reported 13 Oct 2026 · latest 14 Oct 2026
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