Purdue Pharma settlement worth billions but many say not enough
After years of court battles, the U.S. Justice Department has announced a multi-billion dollar settlement with the company blamed for fueling the nation's deadly opioid crisis.Purdue Pharma, maker of the painkiller Oxycontin has agreed to pay $8 billion dollars, a settlement that many say is not enough for the damage caused by the big pharma drug maker and the family behind it.Under a settlement agreement, Purdue would plead guilty to three federal criminal charges, related to its role in pushin
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