Oxycontin Maker Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty To Criminal Charges

The transcript discusses the role of the OXY Contin maker in the opioid epidemic, admitting to three felonies, including paying to encourage more prescriptions. The company agreed to an $8.3 billion settlement with the Justice Department, concluding a federal investigation.

What actions were taken to entice doctors to write more prescriptions?

What was the outcome of yesterday's hearing regarding the federal investigation?