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Purdue Pharma Sentenced to Forfeit $225 Million in Opioid Settlement

4/21/2026

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A judge is set to sentence Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million, finalizing a settlement over its opioid crisis role.
The penalty is part of the 2020 agreement that includes up to $7 billion from the Sackler family.
Purdue will cease operations and be replaced by Knoa Pharma.
More than 54,000 claimants accepted the settlement, but some victims urge the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against Sackler family members.

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A judge is set to sentence Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million, finalizing a settlement over its opioid crisis role.
The penalty is part of the 2020 agreement that includes up to $7 billion from the Sackler family.
Purdue will cease operations and be replaced by Knoa Pharma.
More than 54,000 claimants accepted the settlement, but some victims urge the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against Sackler family members.