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Martin Shkreli livestreamed himself violating lifetime pharma ban…

The FTC says the former pharma executive, already barred for life from the industry, discussed biotech stocks in a livestream; the video is now part of its case.

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Tonight
Published 7:53 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by Ars Technica: “Martin Shkreli livestreamed himself violating lifetime pharma ban, FTC says”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:53 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
BBN covered this story before: FTC sending $15.8 million to users of cash advance app (October 11).

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Ars TechnicaMartin Shkreli livestreamed himself violating lifetime pharma ban, FTC says

What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentThe FTC says Martin Shkreli, who is banned for life from the pharma business, livestreamed himself talking about picking biotech stocks to smoke.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo the evidence is a video he posted himself.

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Oct 11FTC sending $15.8 million to users of cash advance app · The Hill
Oct 13Martin Shkreli livestreamed himself violating lifetime pharma ban… (this story)