Shkreli Seeks Acquittal On Conspiracy To Commit Securities Fraud Claim

Mealey's (September 11, 2017, 1:41 PM EDT) -- BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The U.S. government misled jurors by using a legally flawed definition of the term affiliate and its application to a conspiracy to commit securities fraud claim against former pharmaceutical company CEO and hedge fund manager Martin Shkreli in his criminal case, which prejudiced the jury, requiring acquittal on the count, Shkreli argues in Sept. 8 post-trial motion for acquittal (United States of America v. Martin Shkreli, No. 15-637, E.D. N.Y.)....