Virginia Beach and Big Pharma
Monday, September 17, 2018
The City of Virginia Beach filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies and distributors for the "costs and financial impacts resulting from the opioid epidemic." What role did these companies play, and how will this case unfold? Joining us are the people behind the suit and a Pulitzer-prize winning investigative journalist who has covered this issue across the country. Plus, at the top of the hour we will talk to James Comey, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Tune in at noon to 89.5 WHRV-FM.
Today's Guests:
James Comey - Former FBI Director
Christopher Boynton - Deputy City Attorney, Virginia Beach
Pat L. Gallagher - Deputy Chief, Virginia Beach Police Department
Barry Meier - Journalist and Author, Pain Killer: An Empire of Deceit and the Origin of America's Opioid Epidemic
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