Sackler family members are also seeking protections from future lawsuits over opioids and any actions involving Purdue, even those that had nothing to do with OxyContin. The deal would not protect Sackler family members from any criminal charges. The Purdue reorganization plan does have costs for Sackler family members. They would be required to give up ownership of the company, with future profits going to abate the opioid crisis. Amid protests over their role in the opioid business, the Sackler family has seen its name removed from wings and galleries at institutions including the Louvre in Paris.

Source: The Guardian August 17, 2021 19:02 UTC