URGENT: Judge Set to Approve Landmark Opioid Settlement with Purdue and Sacklers.

Breaking News: Judge Set to Approve Landmark Opioid Settlement A federal bankruptcy court judge has announced plans to approve a landmark opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and the Sackler family. The decision is set to be finalized on Tuesday. Under the deal, members of the Sackler family will contribute up to $7 billion over 15 years to compensate victims of the opioid epidemic. This marks a significant shift from a previous agreement that was rejected by the US Supreme Court last year due to concerns that it would have shielded the family from future lawsuits. The opioid crisis has ravaged communities across the US, with thousands of lives lost to addiction and overdose. The settlement is one of the largest in a series of opioid-related agreements brought by state and local governments against pharmaceutical companies. The judge's decision is expected to bring relief to thousands of victims and their families, who have been waiting for justice and compensation for years. However, the full impact of the settlement remains to be seen, and it is unclear how the funds will be distributed. This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.