Ferguson, in an emailed statement, didn't directly respond to Mullet's criticism of his 2021 positions on drug decriminalization. Instead, he noted his stance last year on a bill lawmakers approved to overhaul the state's drug possession law. "I supported restoring criminal penalties for simple drug possession, prioritizing treatment, and holding individuals accountable for selling drugs, engaging in public drug use, and refusing court-ordered treatment," he said.
He also said he has "always demanded accountability for those who deal or supply drugs illegally or unethically -- whether on the street or in corporate boardrooms," noting $1.2 billion in legal settlements his office had won from companies with ties to the opioid sector.
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