DOJ Closing Abbott Labs Case Spurs Wider Corporate Crime Retreat

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Author: petethomas

Date: 7/6/2026

Article Summary:
The article discusses how the DOJ's decision to close a criminal case against Abbott Laboratories over contaminated baby formula has led to a broader pullback on corporate prosecutions protecting consumer health.