Merck Sharp & Dohme pledges guilty
It has been reported that Merck Sharp & Dohme, a unit of Merck & Co, will be pledging guilty to one count of misbranding Vioxx with a penalty of $321.6 million criminal fine as well as $628.3 million in order to settle civil claims regarding the sale of Vioxx for unapproved uses along with fake statements about its cardiovascular safety.
Crispin Havener Rita Crundwell, the former Dixon comptroller accused of stealing more than $50 million from the city, will plead guilty to the crime Wednesday morning.