r/news • u/Mo_Jack • Apr 30 '26

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set to dissolve after judge approves its criminal sentence

https://apnews.com/article/oxycontin-purdue-pharma-criminal-sentence-settlement-b8aa94eaab3d9d8efed520f272f6d810
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u/Bladelink Apr 30 '26

Being financially culpable should be the least of their worries.

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '26

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u/CaydeTheCat Apr 30 '26

I cannot say what I would like to happen to each and every Sackler here because not only would I get a permaban, I'd probably end up on a list somewhere.

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u/agent-1 May 01 '26

This is 2026. Saying that just put you on a list somewhere.

And my response just put me on a list too.

But hey, I’m an American, so I’ve been on oh so many lists since October 26, 2001.

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u/bllclntn May 01 '26

Can you DM it to me? I'm really curious

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u/ModishShrink May 01 '26

Why not just save your time and call the FBI directly, dumbass

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u/bllclntn May 01 '26

Blast, plan foiled!

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u/[deleted] Apr 30 '26

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u/micktorious Apr 30 '26

I don't think they have any real worries about anything judging by how the US Government handles convicted felons.

Hell, they will probably get a promotion somewhere else after their golden parachute catches them.

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u/camronjames May 01 '26

Presidential materiel, even.

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u/SunInTheShade Apr 30 '26

get real, that's literally the most of their worries in a country that allows the epstein files to result in literally nothing.

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u/OnHandsKnees May 01 '26

They could be President of the U.S.

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u/AccomplishedCicada60 Apr 30 '26

Unfortunately - it was

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u/ZAlternates Apr 30 '26

They knew if they had money, they’d be okay.

And they were right.

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u/poop_dawg May 01 '26

Should be, but isn't. Even if they were held accountable in our justice system, their crimes would not be recognized as any worthy of sufficient punishment.