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Former Massey CEO found guilty of conspiracy in West Virginia mine blast
Former Massey Energy Chief Executive Don Blankenship was found guilty in federal court on Thursday of conspiring to violate safety standards at the Upper Big Branch mine, the site of a 2010 blast that killed 29 people. By Kara van Pelt.
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Charleston Gazette-Mail: Blankenship guilty of conspiring to violate mine safety rules. By Ken Ward, Jr.
“‘We regret the fact that they made the mistake of convicting him on a misdemeanor, but I’m confident that will be reversed on appeal.’” -
Manslaughter charges dropped in BP spill case—nobody from BP will go to prison
Explosion killed 11 workers, spewed 134 million gallons of oil, and fouled the coastline. By David Kravets.
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