Opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma LP (Purdue) was sentenced today in federal court in Newark, New Jersey, and ordered to pay criminal penalties of over $5 billion for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic.

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      14 hours ago

      Best we can do is fine the company for .0000003% of the profits made with the act in question, but only this fiscal year, less expenses.

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      Didn’t read the article. I’m assuming it’s to cover their asses for the next admin that might prosecute or punish them.