DOJ sues Walgreens, alleging it 'knowingly' filled millions of prescriptions that lacked legitimate medical purposes

• DOJ lawsuit accuses Walgreens of filling millions of unlawful prescriptions

  The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Friday alleging Walgreens knowingly filled millions of unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances.
  
  CBS News - 21m

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  The pharmacy “allowed millions of opioid pills and other controlled substances to flow illegally out of Walgreens stores,” the Justice Department said.
  
  MarketWatch - 3h
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  U.S. Sues Walgreens for Role in Opioid Crisis

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  DOJ sues Georgia county, alleging violation of Black voters' rights

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  DOJ Sues to Block Global Business Travel Group's $570 Million Deal for CWT Holdings

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  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 10
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  Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial, alleging civil rights violations

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