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Google settles with government over illegal pharmaceutical ads

article published on 24 August, 2011

Google has settled with the Department of Justice today for $500 million, over their part in showing illegal ads for Canadian pharmacies. The investigation began in May, and Google said at the time it was setting aside $500 million for a potential settlement. Google was investigated for showing ads from the companies that were selling counterfeit drugs or selling drugs without a prescription. ... [ read the full article ]

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skeil909
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_ 		24. August 2011 @ 21:01 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
"The investigation began in May, and Google said at the time it was setting aside $500 million for a potential settlement. "

So they probably made at least $1 billion. Sounds similar to "Fire Down Below" with Steven Segal and Kris Kristofferson.
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_ 		27. August 2011 @ 00:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Another reason I'm a proud Canadian.
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