> NPR reported on Tuesday that Purdue Pharma and its attorneys launched a behind-the-scenes pressure campaign aimed at convincing the DOJ not to challenge the plan in court.

> NPR acquired an early draft of a letter distributed by the drug company to groups supportive of the bankruptcy deal.

> The letter is framed as a direct appeal to DOJ officials and purports to be written by those injured by the company and members of the Sackler family.

> "We collectively speak for the overwhelming majority of the state and local governments, organizations, and individuals harmed by Purdue and the Sacklers," the letter states.

> There is no mention in the document of the company's role launching the effort or crafting the message.

Not shocking that the group largely responsible for the opioid crisis would lie like this, but still disgusting. I'm hoping the DOJ appeals.