Justice Dept.: Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma Sentenced for Fraud and Kickback Conspiracies
April 29, 2026
April 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma Sentenced for Fraud and Kickback Conspiracies
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.
"Purdue Pharma put profits over patient health and safety,& . . .
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Opioid Manufacturer Purdue Pharma Sentenced for Fraud and Kickback Conspiracies
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.
"Purdue Pharma put profits over patient health and safety,& . . .