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1. Exxon Settlement: Critics say penalty too low, investigation too secret.

Author

DeBenedictis, Don J.

Subjects
*OIL spills, *ENVIRONMENTAL crimes, *CRIMINAL law, *ACTIONS & defenses (Law)
Abstract

Reports that Exxon Corp. has reached a settlement with the U.S. attorney general over the Exxon Valdez oil spill case. Terms of the settlement deal; Net value of criminal fines, restitution and civil damages to be paid by the firm; Policy implications on the justice system.

Published
1991

2. CRACKDOWN ON POLLUTERS.

Author

Marcotte, Paul

Subjects
*ENVIRONMENTAL crimes, *CRIMINAL law
Abstract

Reports on the intensification of the United States government's efforts to penalize environmental crimes. Imposition of criminal penalties to violators; Estimated number of federal indictments and convictions of corporations and individuals.

Published
1989

3. FBI drops grand jury probe.

Author

Reuben, Richard C.

Subjects
*NUCLEAR weapons plants, *ENVIRONMENTAL crimes, *CASE studies
Abstract

Reports on the discontinuation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation in investigating the pollution crimes in Rocky Flats nuclear weapons plant near Denver, Colorado. Colorado grand jury's continuous investigation; Petitioning Congress for immunity from persecution.

Published
1994

4. Record EPA Prosecutions.

Author

Reske, Henry J.

Subjects
*GOVERNMENT policy on pollution, *ENVIRONMENTAL crimes, *CRIMINAL law
Abstract

Reports on the Environmental Protection Agency's initiatives to prosecute polluters in the U.S. in 1991. Record fines and prison terms set in 1991; Neglected areas in the federal agency's crackdown against polluters; Civil and criminal sanctions imposed against violators of pollution laws.

Published
1992

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