Litigation
May 13, 2014
Jury acquits Ventura landowner in Clean Water Act dispute
After twice being found liable for violations related to the Clean Water Act, a jury acquitted a Ventura landowner on all counts after a seven-day criminal trial wrapping up Thursday that also touched on unusual environmental questions.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
LOS ANGELES - The old adage, "the third time's the charm" gets thrown around a lot, but in some instances there's a bit of truth to the saying.
After twice being found liable for violations related to the Clean Water Act, a federal jury acquitted Ventura landowner John Appel on all counts after a seven-day criminal trial Thursday that also touched on thorny environmental questions. <...
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