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by horsawlarway 2062 days ago
They, personally, are paying 225 million.

The company, of which they likely will not retain control, is settling for ~8billion.

Importantly, the company itself DOES NOT HAVE THAT MUCH MONEY. It is expected to pay it off over time, assuming it remains solvent.

The Sacklers, on the other hand, have drained nearly 10 billion dollars from the company account into their personal estate, and are retaining all but 225 million of it.

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My hot take - They can keep the fucking money, let them buy as much ramen from the prison commissary as they'd like.

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I see, thanks for the correction. I agree with your hot take.