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Martin Shkreli on Paying Lawyers $20M on His Fed Case, Convicted on 3 Charges (Part 13)
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Martin Shkreli disclosed spending a staggering $20 million on lawyer fees during his federal case, which ultimately led to his conviction on three charges of securities fraud. Shkreli shared insights into his trial experience, revealing that he was never interested in a plea deal, even if it meant no jail time. This reluctance resulted in a prolonged legal battle, with significant expenses funneled towards high-profile attorney Ben Brafman and other law firms.
Brafman, known for representing celebrities like Puff Daddy, Jay-Z, and Michael Jackson, was described by Shkreli as worth every penny. Despite an arduous court process, Shkreli highlighted the systemic difficulties of winning a federal trial, citing biases like the prosecutors' advantage of presenting their case first. While he celebrated five "not guilty" verdicts, he was devastated by the three convictions but maintained his innocence, affirming his belief that he was penalized for raising drug prices, not actually committing fraud.
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