McKinsey Settles Opioid Case for $650M Amidst Ongoing Scrutiny

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McKinsey & Company has agreed to pay $650 million to settle claims with the U.S. Justice Department over its role in the opioid crisis. The settlement addresses allegations that the consulting firm advised opioid manufacturers on how to "turbocharge" sales of the addictive painkillers, contributing to the nationwide epidemic.
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