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Purdue Pharma Sentenced in New Jersey, Paving Way for Opioid Settlement

April 29, 2026
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Purdue Pharma Sentenced in New Jersey, Paving Way for Opioid Settlement

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On April 29, 2026, U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo in Newark, New Jersey, sentenced Purdue Pharma to a $5.5 billion criminal fine as part of a plea deal admitting to deceiving regulators and paying doctor kickbacks. The sentencing clears the path for the company to dissolve in bankruptcy and fund a $7.4 billion settlement for opioid victims, with Purdue expected to emerge as a nonprofit on May 1.

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