A federal appeals court had signed off on the agreement, which would shield members of the wealthy Sackler family from opioid-related lawsuits in exchange for $6 billion for victims.
Tag: Justice Department
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‘Ghost Guns’: What They Are and Why There’s a Fight Over Them
A rule regulating the firearm kits was a centerpiece of President Biden’s gun control initiative. The Supreme Court has temporarily revived it, but it has been troubled by significant challenges.
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Former N.Y.P.D. Commissioner Bernard Kerik Interviewed by Jan. 6 Prosecutors
Mr. Kerik, a close ally of the pro-Trump lawyer Rudolph W. Giuliani, was asked about Mr. Trump’s fund-raising efforts and attempts to investigate fraud in the 2020 election.
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NYC Nonprofit’s Method of Stopping Drug Overdoses Faces Legal Scrutiny
A nonprofit said it had stopped 1,000 overdoses. A federal law enforcement official said he was eyeing its methods, which are against the law.
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The Prosecution of Donald Trump May Have Terrible Consequences
It may be justified, but it may come at an enormous cost to the country.