A judge at a Wednesday hearing sided with a government demand to jail Shkreli, the so-called pharma bro, saying that Shkreli’s offer to pay a $5,000 bounty for a Hillary Clinton hair with the follicle was “solicitation of an assault”. The judge said that was not protected by the first amendment and there was “a risk someone may take” Shkreli up on his offer. Prosecutors said the posting prompted the Secret Service to use more resources because it ran the risk that many of Shkreli’s social media followers would think he was serious. The defense had argued that investors got their original investments back and even made hefty profits. Shkreli has said he feels “exonerated” despite his conviction and thinks there is a “50-50 chance” he won’t face any punishment.

Source: The Guardian September 13, 2017 22:28 UTC