Ex-pharma CEO wants to ‘berate’ Congress, but will take the Fifth
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Former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO Martin Shkreli was interviewed by host Maria Bartiromo during her “Mornings with Maria Bartiromo” program on the Fox Business Network, in New York, today.
NEW YORK » Former pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli says he’d like to “berate” and “insult” Congress — but instead will take the Fifth Amendment during questioning on Thursday.
The former Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO, who’s reviled for hiking the price of a lifesaving drug, spoke today on Fox Business.
Shkreli said that instead of invoking his right against self-incrimination, as planned, he would “love to talk to Congress.” He says he would “berate them” and “insult them.”
Meanwhile, his new lawyer, Benjamin Brafman, issued a statement expressing confidence that Shkreli will be exonerated in his federal court case. He’ll have a routine court appearance Wednesday in New York.
In December, the former hedge fund manager was charged with securities fraud and conspiracy related to another pharmaceutical company he previously ran, Retrophin.
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This abominable clown is a total fraud. He has made many families suffer. USA is beset with people like this.
Very sad. He is a hero to some.
Taking the “Fifth”??Who does he think he is? The IRS’s lois Learner?
Mr. Shkreli you’re Naughty Boy.. Hiking prices for Cancer Drugs? NOT COOL BRO!
Does he know how much cancer patients today are struggling to simply buy food for themselves?And now having with to deal with this? What choice do you think they’ll make? To Eat or No to Eat?
Yeah! Let him “Berate and Insult” his fellow Cellmate…..in prison!
Is it only me or does this picture beg him to start singing, “I’ve got no strings to hold me down.” I’m waiting for his nose to grow right across the room!
Gag!