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‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Convicted Of Securities Fraud

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Posted on August 4, 2017 · The former pharmaceutical executive was found guilty on three of eight counts – two counts of securities fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit securities fraud.

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