Sacklers Pressed At House Hearing To Return Billions Withdrawn From Purdue
Executive Summary
Sackler family members were excoriated for taking $10.4 bn from Purdue after 2007 settlement with the DOJ but it seems unlikely the hearing will have an impact on bankruptcy proceedings. Asked to forego $3m bonus, Purdue CEO says he has already made "significant monetary concessions.”
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