Government
Apr. 21, 2015
Judge rejects claim of prosecution fraud in fire damage case
Two logging companies lost their bid Friday to throw out a $122 million settlement with the federal government over damage caused by the 2007 Moonlight Fire.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
Two logging companies lost their bid Friday to throw out a $122 million settlement with the federal government over damage caused by the 2007 Moonlight Fire.
Sierra Pacific Industries and Howell's Forest Harvesting Co. had accused the prosecutors of fraud and corruption in covering up corrupt actions during the government investigation that led to the deal.
Senior U.S. District Judge Wi...
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