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Judge Delays Purdue Sentencing, Victims Testify, $7B Sackler Deal

4/23/2026

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Judge Madeline Cox Arleo postponed Purdue Pharma’s criminal sentencing in Newark to April 28 to allow in-person victim testimony.
Protesters and opioid victims gathered outside the federal courthouse, prompting the judge’s decision.
The 2020 plea agreement requires a $225 million forfeiture to the Justice Department while waiving $5.3 billion in criminal fines.
Sackler family members must contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years as part of the bankruptcy settlement that will dissolve Purdue.

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Judge Madeline Cox Arleo postponed Purdue Pharma’s criminal sentencing in Newark to April 28 to allow in-person victim testimony.
Protesters and opioid victims gathered outside the federal courthouse, prompting the judge’s decision.
The 2020 plea agreement requires a $225 million forfeiture to the Justice Department while waiving $5.3 billion in criminal fines.
Sackler family members must contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years as part of the bankruptcy settlement that will dissolve Purdue.