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Judge Delays Purdue Sentencing; DOJ Caps Fines, Sacklers Pledge $6.5B

4/24/2026

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U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo postponed Purdue Pharma’s criminal sentencing to April 28 after protesters and victims arrived to speak.
The Justice Department limited collection to $225 million, letting Purdue use the remaining assets despite the original $3.5 billion fine and $2 billion forfeiture.
Sackler family members pledged at least $6.5 billion toward the bankruptcy settlement, with most funds earmarked for state and local governments for opioid abatement.

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U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo postponed Purdue Pharma’s criminal sentencing to April 28 after protesters and victims arrived to speak.
The Justice Department limited collection to $225 million, letting Purdue use the remaining assets despite the original $3.5 billion fine and $2 billion forfeiture.
Sackler family members pledged at least $6.5 billion toward the bankruptcy settlement, with most funds earmarked for state and local governments for opioid abatement.