Justice Department Announces Global Resolution of Criminal and Civil Investigations with Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma

Government Record · U.S. Department of Justice · October 21, 2020

Purdue agreed to felony pleas, while the named Sacklers’ $225 million resolution was civil. This announcement does not announce criminal charges against a Sackler, but it is not an exhaustive search of every jurisdiction.

The resolutions do not include the criminal release of any individuals, including members of the Sackler family.

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Purdue agreed to felony pleas, while the named Sacklers’ $225 million resolution was civil. This announcement does not announce criminal charges against a Sackler, but it is not an exhaustive search of every jurisdiction.

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