Sackler family
The Sackler family, known for their ownership of Purdue Pharma, has been widely scrutinized for their role in the opioid epidemic linked to the marketing of OxyContin. Recently, they were in the news as they contributed between $6.5 billion and $7 billion to a new bankruptcy settlement plan aimed at resolving lawsuits related to their company’s impact on the opioid crisis.
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Denmark:
The Sackler family owns Purdue Pharma and has expressed regret over the company's role in the opioid crisis.
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Spain:
The Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, committed to contribute $6.5 billion in payments over 15 years.
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United Kingdom:
The Sackler family has long denied wrongdoing in their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
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Germany:
The Sacklers are referenced for their role in making millions of Americans dependent on their pain medications.
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United States:
The Sacklers contributed money to Purdue’s bankruptcy settlement, but did not file for bankruptcy themselves.
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