Federal judge sentences OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to resolve DOJ probe, finalizing settlement of thousands of lawsuits.
A federal judge delivered a criminal sentencing to OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to resolve a US Department of Justice probe, a necessary step to finalize a legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits against the company.
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A federal judge delivered a criminal sentencing to OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma to resolve a US Department of Justice probe, a necessary step to finalize a legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits against the company.
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