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Novartis, the drug company that paid $400K to Cohen, has been accused of bribery before,
among other things.
https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2018/05/08/novartis-paid-400000-trump-attorney/
Throughout much of last year, Novartis was embroiled in a bribery scandal in Greece, where the government was probing allegations that the drug maker made payments to numerous politicians to boost sales of its medicines through public agencies.
In February 2018, the Athens public prosecutor’s office reportedly asked the U.S. Justice Department to assist its investigation. Although the Greek parliament effectively ended the probe recently, the episode caused Novartis substantial negative publicity much of last year. There is no evidence at this point, however, that these events were connected to the payments made to Essential Consultants.
In the U.S., the drug maker is defending a long-running lawsuit that is being pressed by the federal government over allegations it provided doctors with paid speaking engagements, fancy meals, and alcohol in exchange for writing prescriptions for its drugs.
The case is being closely watched because the company has been accused of being a repeat offender. How so? In 2010, Novartis paid $422.5 million in penalties and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor to resolve criminal allegations that it improperly promoted several medicines.
In February 2018, the Athens public prosecutor’s office reportedly asked the U.S. Justice Department to assist its investigation. Although the Greek parliament effectively ended the probe recently, the episode caused Novartis substantial negative publicity much of last year. There is no evidence at this point, however, that these events were connected to the payments made to Essential Consultants.
In the U.S., the drug maker is defending a long-running lawsuit that is being pressed by the federal government over allegations it provided doctors with paid speaking engagements, fancy meals, and alcohol in exchange for writing prescriptions for its drugs.
The case is being closely watched because the company has been accused of being a repeat offender. How so? In 2010, Novartis paid $422.5 million in penalties and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor to resolve criminal allegations that it improperly promoted several medicines.
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