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FDA Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Bribery Allegations

11/3/2025

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Dr. George Tidmarsh, FDA’s top drug regulator, resigned on Sunday amid allegations of a revenge campaign.
He faces accusations of accepting bribes and defaming Aurinia Pharmaceuticals in a lawsuit that claims he caused over $350 million in damages.
Tidmarsh's LinkedIn post claimed Aurinia's voclosporin had not shown direct clinical benefit, triggering a 20% stock drop.
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tidmarsh was placed on administrative leave for conduct concerns.

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Dr. George Tidmarsh, FDA’s top drug regulator, resigned on Sunday amid allegations of a revenge campaign.
He faces accusations of accepting bribes and defaming Aurinia Pharmaceuticals in a lawsuit that claims he caused over $350 million in damages.
Tidmarsh's LinkedIn post claimed Aurinia's voclosporin had not shown direct clinical benefit, triggering a 20% stock drop.
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Tidmarsh was placed on administrative leave for conduct concerns.