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Tag Archives: Deepwater Horizon
Absurd Obstruction Charge Reversed–But the Government Won’t Give Up
Sometimes, the good guys win. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill was a tragedy. The explosion was deadly and the resulting environmental harm was devastating. The government’s response was typical: let’s find some people to prosecute. One of the unlucky targets … Continue reading
You Say “Committee,” I Say “Subcommittee”: District Court Calls Off Obstruction Charge Against BP Executive
On May 20, 2013, Judge Kurt Engelhardt of the Eastern District of Louisiana dismissed the obstruction charge in the indictment against David Rainey, a former vice president at BP involved in the Deepwater Horizon spill. The 44-page decision dismissed the … Continue reading
