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The Sacklers Reportedly Stalled an Opioid Settlement Because They Don’t Want to Hand Over Their Own Cash

September 9, 2019 admin Opioid Crisis, Oxycontin, purdue pharma, sacklers

Credit to Author: Emma Ockerman| Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:38:21 +0000

An email written by two attorneys general read: “The Sacklers refused to budge” if their personal wealth is involved.

Ruthless Capitalists Can’t Donate Their Way Out of Trouble Anymore

April 10, 2019 admin Charity, inequality, late capitalism, Opioids, Philanthropy, purdue, purdue pharma, sacklers, VICE US

Credit to Author: Alex Norcia| Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2019 23:11:12 +0000

The Sackler family behind OxyContin are accused of brazenly jumpstarting the deadly opioid crisis. In the era of endless scams, elite philanthropy like theirs is hitting roadblocks.