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    Sackler Family Suspends Philanthropic Giving To U.K. Museums

    Two philanthropic arms of the Sackler family announced they will "temporarily pause" gifts in the United Kingdom. The family owns Purdue Pharma, now under fire for its role in the opioid crisis.
    by Andrew Limbong Mar 25, 2019 1 minute
    The Sackler Trust and Foundation both announced they would temporarily suspend charitable giving in the U.K. The Sackler Courtyard is a 2017 addition to the Victoria and Albert museum in London.

    Two different philanthropic arms of the Sackler family have announced they will temporarily stop all new gifts in the United Kingdom.

    The Sacklers are major donors to museums, galleries and theaters in the U.K. and the U.S —

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