Martin Shkreli has been very vocal and active with his disdain for Hillary Clinton but his latest actions could land him behind bars if federal prosecutors have their way.

Shkreli, once dubbed "the most hated man in America," became notorious after raising the price of the potentially life-saving drug Daraprim by 5,000 percent. He now faces as much as 20 years in prison after being found guilty by a jury last month of defrauding investors in two hedge funds, though he is expected to serve much less time. Shkreli is currently out on bail awaiting his sentencing hearing, but prosecutors told a Brooklyn, New York federal judge in a filing Thursday that his bail should be revoked due to his engagement in a "pattern of threats and harassment."

Prosecutors Jacquelyn Kasulis and Alixandra Smith want Shkreli in jail after he posted a $5,000 bounty on Facebook for someone to "grab" hair from the former Secretary of State.

“So on HRC’s book tour, try to grab a hair from her," Shkreli posted on his Facebook page on Sept. 4. "I must confirm the sequencing I have. Will pay $5,000 per hair obtained from Hillary Clinton. Payment after the sequence matches. Good luck patrollers."

Prosecutors said Shkreli's comments were viewed as a threat by the U.S. Secret Service, which launched an investigation and has since "expended significant additional resources to ensure Secretary Clinton's protection."

Kasulis and Smith argued that Shkreli appears to have violated state and federal laws prohibiting threats against the immediate family members of former presidents. The government also noted that Shkreli has been a longtime critic of Hillary Clinton and has gone beyond just posting comments on social media; he also heckled her outside of her daughter Chelsea Clinton's Manhattan apartment when the former Senator went there to recuperate after becoming physically ill during a memorial service at the World Trade Center site.

"Shkreli’s own prior actions and his influence over others who have previously acted in reliance of his statements demonstrate why the government views his latest actions with concern," prosecutors said.

Several hours after Shkreli's bounty offer for Hillary Clinton's hair was reported by the media, he edited the Facebook post, saying it was "satire, meant for humor."

Shkreli declined an interview with the Secret Service, writing on his Facebook page, "I am declining that interview -- schedule is full. I will be peacefully protesting the Hillary Clinton book signing in NYC, chanting 'Lock her up.'"

Clinton is scheduled to appear at a Barnes & Noble bookstore in Union Square in New York City on Sept. 12, according to the store. A hearing on Shkreli's bail is set for Sept. 14.

Source: bloomberg.com