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Alibaba sold dangerous drugs to Americans but avoided DOJ prosecution, public records show

Name: Alibaba sold dangerous drugs to Americans but avoided DOJ prosecution, public records show
Uploaded: 2026-07-10T10:23:00-0400
Duration: 5 min 10 s
Description: Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba knowingly sold dangerous drugs to U.S. consumers, but the DOJ did not prosecute, according to public records probed for a CBS News investigation. Senior Justice Department reporter Sarah Lynch breaks down her reporting and why charges weren't pursued.