# Shkreli faces contempt proceedings over pharmaceutical industry ban

https://mins.news/en/item/98590

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-13 19:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-13/shkreli-faces-contempt-for-breaking-pharmaceutical-industry-ban?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ace86c776e0550001f0d2df

> The Federal Trade Commission and seven states have launched contempt proceedings against Martin Shkreli, known as “Pharma Bro.” He served nearly seven years in prison for defrauding investors.

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