"Democrat Mikie Sherrill said Ciattarelli killed tens of thousands of people during a tense Wednesday night debate. Ciattarelli also accused his opponent of breaking the law to access his records while Sherrill claimed he'd profited from publishing misinformation to the public. He was paid to develop an app so that people who are addicted could more easily get access to opioids; and so, as he made millions, as these opioid companies made billions, tens of thousands of New Jerseyans died, Sherrill said during the debate."
"Ciattarelli campaign strategist Chris Russell called the attacks from Sherrill a clearly defamatory attack that shocked the moderators, press, and public alike. In a time where political violence and violent rhetoric are becoming all too prevalent, Mikie Sherrill baselessly and recklessly accusing a political opponent of mass murder in a televised debate crosses the line, the strategist said. Sherrill accused the Republican candidate multiple times of being responsible for thousands of deaths."
"Sherrill spokesperson Sean Higgins also released a statement, not backing down at all from the accusations thrown out in the debate. Jack's reaction is to hide behind a lawsuit, not to take responsibility, Higgins said. What's reckless and irresponsible is Jack Ciattarelli making millions of dollars profiting off the pain of New Jerseyans publishing misinformation about the dangers of opioid addiction and developing an app to coach patients to ask doctors for more drugs."
During a tense debate, Democrat Mikie Sherrill accused Republican Jack Ciattarelli of profiting from the opioid epidemic and stated he killed tens of thousands of people. Sherrill said Ciattarelli was paid to develop an app that helped addicted users obtain opioids and alleged he profited while opioid companies made billions. Ciattarelli's campaign called the accusations defamatory and announced plans to sue. Campaign strategist Chris Russell said the mass‑murder accusation crossed the line amid rising violent rhetoric. Sherrill's spokesperson Sean Higgins defended the claims and accused Ciattarelli of publishing misinformation. The dispute centers on materials produced by Galen Publishing for the University of Tennessee's pharmaceutical school, and the suit is expected next week.
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