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.
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.
Soooo… Who is going to jail? They just gonna lock the neon sign from the building up or…
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.
Didn’t read the article. I’m assuming it’s to cover their asses for the next admin that might prosecute or punish them.