Boca Raton, Florida has become the new home for Richard Sackler, who has been making headlines for his recent property transactions totaling over $30 million since 2018.
As the series “Painkiller” comes to a close, viewers are provided with current insights into Richard Sackler’s present circumstances, aligning the show’s narrative with real-life events.
The screen highlights a series of news reports that bring attention to pivotal developments, notably Purdue Pharma’s declaration of bankruptcy in 2019 due to multi-state lawsuits.
Accompanying this announcement is the news of the Richard Sacklers agreeing to a substantial settlement of $6 billion and relinquishing ownership of Purdue Pharma.
Despite these significant legal outcomes, the series underscores a noteworthy fact: none of the members of the Sackler family have faced criminal charges in connection with the promotion of OxyContin or the associated overdose fatalities.
Richard Sackler has consistently denied responsibility for the opioid crisis, a stance that echoes throughout his family.
The concluding moments of “Painkiller” leave a somber impression, revealing a chilling statistic: “Over the past 20 years, it is estimated that more than 300,000 individuals have lost their lives due to prescription painkiller overdoses, including OxyContin.”
As the spotlight continues to be on the Sackler family’s role in the opioid crisis, their actions and responses continue to shape public discourse and debate.
