April 28, 2026

Purdue Pharma sentenced in opioid case

Purdue Pharma has been sentenced to pay $225 million to the Department of Justice as part of a criminal settlement.
The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, will contribute billions to a bankruptcy deal related to the opioid crisis.
Despite the settlement, company leaders will not face any prison time, highlighting ongoing issues of accountability in the industry.