The SEC also charged Retrophinâs former outside counsel and corporate secretary Evan Greebel with aiding and abetting certain aspects of Shkreliâs alleged fraud. In a parallel action, the U.S. Attorneyâs Office for the Eastern District of New York today announced criminal charges against Shkreli and Greebel.
OTC antiseptic iodine is more accessible than potassium iodide (KI) or iodine tablets, if there were an acute local radiation event. Please consider dietary consumption of seaweeds, especially kelp, which right now is probably the best idea for people that want to feel like they are doing something.
Use of a decontaminant specially made for radioactive iodine removal may be advised. Do not use bleach solutions, or cleaners that contain bleach for cleanup, because radioactive iodine gas may be released. Airborne I131 may cause a greater risk of second hand exposure, spreading contamination over a wide area.