Two members of the wealthy Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP offered apologies for the role the prescription painkiller has played in the deadly opioid epidemic in the United States, but sought to deflect personal responsibility in response to withering criticism from legislators.
Testifying remotely during a hearing before the US House of Representatives Oversight Committee, David and Kathe Sackler, both of whom previously served on Purdue’s board, insisted they were assured by management that the company was meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the opioid crisis unfolded.
The two, among several Sackler family members with ownership interests in Purdue, agreed to testify only after the committee’s chairwoman, Democratic Representative Carolyn Maloney, threatened subpoenas.
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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP pleaded guilty in November to criminal charges for misconduct with its opioids.
Sackler family members agreed to pay $225 million to settle civil claims they disputed.
Two members of the wealthy Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP offered apologies for the role the prescription painkiller has played in the deadly opioid epidemic in the United States, but sought to deflect personal responsibility in response to withering criticism from legislators.
Testifying remotely during a hearing before the US House of Representatives Oversight Committee, David and Kathe Sackler, both of whom previously served on Purdue s board, insisted they were assured by management that the company was meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the opioid crisis unfolded.
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Sacklers apologize but deflect blame at US congressional opioid hearing Two members of the wealthy Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP offered apologies on Thursday for the role the prescription painkiller has played in the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic but sought to deflect personal responsibility in response to withering criticism from lawmakers.
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Sacklers apologize but deflect blame at U.S. congressional opioid hearing
12/17/2020 | 02:25pm EDT
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(Reuters) - Two members of the wealthy Sackler family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP offered apologies on Thursday for the role the prescription painkiller has played in the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic but sought to deflect personal responsibility in response to withering criticism from lawmakers.
Testifying remotely during a hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee, David and Kathe Sackler, both of whom previously served on Purdue s board, insisted they were assured by management that the company was meeting regulatory and legal requirements as the opioid crisis unfolded.