Saturday, September 16, 2017

CNBC -- Judge sends Martin Shkreli to jail for Facebook post offering bounty for Hillary Clinton's hair


Does Shkreli remind you of anyone? Is this a disease of late capitalism, of modern America, of New York, or what? -- Robert Reich.

Reich’s full comment on his Facebook page:

Serial huckster Martin Shkreli has been ordered to jail after he offered a $5,000 reward for a sample of Hillary Clinton's hair. Shkreli had been out on bond awaiting sentencing for securities fraud.

At every turn, he has shown utter contempt for the rule of law and all norms of decency. He is selfish and narcissistic. He's unapologetic toward those he's wronged. He is greedy and vindictive. He has conned many people, tangled with the legal system, and shown contempt for anyone who criticizes him or tries to stop him. He endlessly seeks attention.


By Dan Mangan, Meg Tirrell