Purdue Pharma trial 12.17.20

Two members of the Sackler family testified today on their role in the opioid epidemic

A pharmaceutical company accused of having a role in the opioid crisis appeared before a congressional panel today.

L3: abc 36 news white family behind oxy maker purdue pharma testifies two members of the sackler family.... that owns oxycontin maker purdue pharma... acknowledged the drug played a role in the crisis... but stopped short of apologizing or admitting wrongdoing.

Kathe sackler and david sackler agreed to testify after the committee's chair threatened to issue subpoenas.

The company settled a multi- billion lawsuit with 23 states over the opioid crisis.

Kentucky was among the states involved in teh lawsuit.

Kentucky representative james comey spoke during the hearing... talking about the devastation the drug caused in the state.

L3: abc 36 news white rep.

James comey (r) ky the opioid epidemic has caused untold harm to millions of americans and in my district in rural kentucky, thousands of my constituents have lost friends and loved ones to scourge.

L3: abc 36 news white family behind oxy maker purdue pharma testifies according to the c-d-c... since 19-99 more than half a million people in the u-s have died from overdosing on painkillers.

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