Just One Example of Why the Office of the Attorney General is so Important




Given that the last few posts have concerned the OxyContin prosecutions led by Attorney General Bob McDonnell and former U.S. Attorney John Brownlee, today's OAG press release was perfect timing.

Today, Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell awarded a small slice of the money Virginia recovered from Purdue Pharma.  A little over $650,000 of the $634 million recovered in the OxyContin prosecutions was awarded to three worthy causes in rural Virginia.

Click here to read the OAG press release. 

Posted by Zachary Kitts at 1/30/2009 6:05 PM
Categories: False Claims Act Practice in Virginia, State False Claims Act News
 

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