May 13, 2026
A federal judge approved Purdue Pharma's criminal sentence, leading to the dissolution of the OxyContin maker. The hearing included testimony from families affected by the opioid crisis and individuals who struggled with addiction treatment.
A federal judge is expected to sentence OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to forfeit $225 million to the Justice Department, finalizing the criminal component of the company's massive opioid settlement.