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Victims Deliver Emotional Testimony Against Purdue Pharma

Dozens of victims of the US opioid epidemic spoke in court, expressing grief and anger toward Purdue Pharma and its OxyContin pain pill as the company faces a multibillion-dollar judgment.

Published Apr 29, 2026, 2:33 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Dozens of people affected by the US opioid crisis testified Tuesday against Purdue Pharma, recounting grief and anger over the role of the company’s OxyContin in their losses. Purdue Pharma, maker of OxyContin, has been ordered by a judge to pay billions related to the crisis.