Richard Sackler

Sackler name to be removed from Met Museum galleries amid criticism of family’s role in opioid epidemic

The Sacklers say it is in the “best interest” of The Met to remove their names from its galleries.

The Purdue Pharma owners have come under intense criticism for their role in the American opioid crisis.

The move is part of a tentative settlement of $12 billion to settle myriad lawsuits connected to the company’s marketing of opioid painkillers.

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