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Purdue Pharma Closed, $6.5 B Sackler Penalty, Victims Paid
4/30/2026
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Story summary
- Court ordered Purdue Pharma to shut down and be replaced by Knoa Pharma, and sentenced it to pay over $5 billion in criminal penalties.
- Victims will receive $8,000-$16,000 settlements, funded by $225 million to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the balance of penalties.
- The Sackler family must contribute $6.5 billion, with about 200 claimants objecting and over 50,000 accepting the settlement.
