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Criminal

Apr. 5, 2014

Government may be seeking more oversight in PG&E criminal case

The federal charges brought against Pacific Gas and Electric Co. this week for the 2010 fatal pipeline explosion that devastated a San Bruno neighborhood, may be more than what they seem.


By Hadley Robinson


Daily Journal Staff Writer


The federal charges brought against Pacific Gas and Electric Co., which invoke an obscure statute carrying a potential $6 million penalty for the 2010 fatal pipeline explosion that devastated a San Bruno neighborhood, may be more than what they seem.


The Justice Department, as per recently touted initiatives to ensure compliance of misbehaving companies rather than just seeking large fines as a c...

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