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How ‘Pharma Bro’ Martin Shkreli Reflects Modern America

Robert Reich / RobertReich.Org Mar 11, 2018 The recently sentenced businessman's story is tragic and pathetic, but he isn't really different from other figures who dominate American life today. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Shkreli Does Little to Help His Cause in Smirky Encounter With Capitol Hill ‘Imbeciles’

Staff / Truthdig Feb 5, 2016 Embattled Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli apparently did not show up for his hearing Thursday before the House Oversight Committee with a mind to shift public opinion in his favor or convince attendant legislators that he held anything resembling respect for the proceedings. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Martin Shkreli Abandons Promise to Lower HIV Drug Price He Gouged

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Nov 26, 2015 The disreputable pharmaceutical boss has reneged on an agreement to lower the price of a medication he raised from $13.50 to $750 per pill. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: All Those Who Piled on Martin Shkreli

BLANK Sep 27, 2015 The drug company CEO who announced a 5,000 percent increase in the price of a lifesaving drug was forced to back down after Twitter users, the industry and others exploded in outrage. We have three words for these sometimes rude commenters: Good for you. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli: 5,000 Percent Price Boost ‘Not Excessive at All’

Staff / Truthdig Sep 23, 2015 In case you hadn't heard, last month, Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO and former hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli got hold of the rights to parasite-zapping drug Daraprim, and then he had the bright idea to raise the price from $13.50 to $750 per pill. Now he has a big public relations problem and a self-created health care crisis on his hands. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )