GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH MegaDork
12/17/15 9:07 a.m.

Martin Shkreli arrested for securities fraud:

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-crime-shkreli-idUSKBN0U01IM20151217

I wonder if his one-of-a-kind Wu Tang Clan album will be auctioned off? That could give another chance at a crowdfunded purchase.

Mike
Mike Dork
12/17/15 9:18 a.m.

In reply to GameboyRMH:

Or maybe the Wu should assemble, ninja their way in and recover it. I think I heard there was a contract provision for that.

RossD
RossD UltimaDork
12/17/15 9:36 a.m.

That's the sub-human that bought the rights to a life saving drug that was selling for $13.50/pill and jacked the price to $750/pill? Oh I'm sure he will be treated fairly if he gets to the general population in some federal facility.

The0retical
The0retical Dork
12/17/15 9:44 a.m.

In reply to Mike:

I think that was shown to be a hoax. Funny though.

I'd say something about how not all publicity is good publicity but the charges predate the price hike. I think the guy is just a sociopath but the timing is pretty interesting.

pinchvalve
pinchvalve MegaDork
12/17/15 9:52 a.m.

OK, the kid is scum, but how did he raise millions in capital, with no background in anything and only in his 20s? How stupid are the really rich anyway? I think I smell an opportunity here...hey rich people, give me your money!

Fueled by Caffeine
Fueled by Caffeine MegaDork
12/17/15 10:07 a.m.

dig into his background.. he likes emo.. lots and lots of emo..

boo for him.

Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
12/17/15 10:32 a.m.

Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothin to berk with.

Just saying.

GameboyRMH
GameboyRMH MegaDork
12/18/15 7:57 a.m.

Related update: Looks like the fallout of this douchebag's epic greed still hasn't cleared up:

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-turing-pharmacies-idUSKBN0U10IN20151218

84FSP
84FSP HalfDork
12/18/15 8:24 a.m.

Saw that last night and went to bed with a smile feeling maybe things do catch up to Bob Costas in the end.

Type Q
Type Q Dork
12/18/15 8:28 a.m.
Appleseed wrote: Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothin to berk with. Just saying.

You may me think of this (NSFW):

Wu Tang Financial

mad_machine
mad_machine MegaDork
12/18/15 8:59 a.m.

couldn't happen to a nicer guy

slefain
slefain UberDork
12/18/15 8:59 a.m.

HappyAndy
HappyAndy UberDork
12/18/15 9:34 a.m.

From the news report that I heard on NPR yesterday afternoon, he's a straight up con artist/ ponzi scheme architect.

Sadly, seizure of personal property was not in the subpoena that was served yesterday, so The Wu is still in his possession, for now.....

MadScientistMatt
MadScientistMatt UberDork
12/18/15 10:02 a.m.

I was thinking he'd painted a big target on his back when he raised the price of the pills like that, but I thought it would only be generic drug manufacturers taking potshots at it.

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