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		downandout on Aug 5, 2017 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Martin Shkreli is found guilty of securities fraud SEC can only file civil actions. This is a criminal case, which can only be brought by the DOJ.

cm2187 on Aug 5, 2017 [–]

Either way. Not investors suing him.

keganunderwood on Aug 5, 2017 | [–]

Interesting point. Never realized the government has a monopoly on bringing criminal charges.

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