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Law Practice

Sep. 2, 2009

Chevron Says Video Shows Ecuadorian Judge is Corrupt

Chevron Corp. has videotapes it claims prove corruption in the Ecuadorian judicial system where it has been fighting a multibillion-dollar environmental lawsuit.

By Rebecca Beyer
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - Chevron Corp. has videotapes it claims prove corruption in the Ecuadorian judicial system where it has been fighting a multibillion-dollar environmental lawsuit.

The San Ramon-based oil giant released the videos to the public Monday, sending copies to the U.S. Justice Department and the Ecuadorian prosecutor general. The company says the videos show the judge presiding over the case stat...

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