The Sackler Prize is named for the Sackler family and can indicate any of the following three awards established by Raymond Sackler and his wife Beverly Sackler currently bestowed by the Tel Aviv University. The Sackler family is known for its role in the opioid epidemic in the United States, has been the subject of numerous lawsuits and critical media coverage, and been dubbed the "most evil family in America",[1][2][3][4] and "the worst drug dealers in history".[5][6] The family has engaged in extensive efforts to promote the Sackler name, that has been characterized as reputation laundering.[7][8] In 2023 the Sackler family's name was removed from the name of the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine.[9] The 2024 prize winners responded by demanding that the prize be renamed.[10]
- ^ Saul Lelchuck (21 September 2021). "Are the Sacklers the Most Evil Family in American History?". Bulwark Media. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ David Smith (11 December 2021). "OxyContin and the story behind America's 'most evil' family". The Irish Examiner. Irish Examiner Limited. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ Joanna Walters (18 December 2020). "'An evil family': Sacklers condemned as they refuse to apologize for role in opioid crisis". The Guardian. Guardian News & Media Limited. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "Some members of Sackler family under fire over ties to opioids". CBS News. 11 April 2021. Archived from the original on April 11, 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ Zachary B. Wolf (3 September 2021). "The worst drug dealers in history are getting away with billions". CNN Politics. Cable News Network. Archived from the original on September 2, 2021. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ Chris McGreal (17 December 2019). "The Sacklers were drug dealers who put money over morality. The Purdue deal is no different". The Guardian. Archived from the original on September 17, 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ "New Yorker Sackler Article". newyorker.com. October 23, 2017. Archived from the original on January 22, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ "Sackler Blood Money disgraces museums". theguardian.com. February 16, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved October 17, 2018.
- ^ Sackler family name removed from Tel Aviv University medical school
- ^ "A prestigious prize is still named for the disgraced Sackler family. Its winners want to change that". Science. Retrieved 9 July 2024.