$7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement: Sackler Family Avoids Jail Time, Sparking Outrage
States agree to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma, resolving a significant portion of the opioid litigation against the company. This massive settlement, one of the largest in history, aims to address the devastating consequences of the opioid crisis fueled by Purdue Pharma’s marketing of OxyContin. However, the agreement has sparked significant outrage and controversy, with many feeling that it doesn’t adequately reflect the scale of the harm caused and the culpability of the Sackler family, Purdue Pharma’s owners.
The central point of contention revolves around the Sacklers’ apparent ability to retain substantial wealth despite the catastrophic consequences of their actions.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood