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The Sackler Family were long known for their philanthropic endeavors in the arts and worlds, and were highly respected in American high society. Until reports started to come about about their prescription drug being linked to more and more overdose deaths. The family did all they could to dispute the rumors. Until their house of very expensive cards fell.

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