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thaumasiotes
on May 9, 2025
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From: Steve Jobs. "Great idea, thank you."
Well, sort of. Matt Levine noted at the time that penalties for fraud are usually based on damages. Shkreli's fraud had no damages (and his legal team, obviously, emphasized this), but people hated him, so he was sentenced based on unusual factors.
That's the justice system for you.
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That's the justice system for you.