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Criminal

Jun. 21, 2016

Prosecutor accuses PG&E of deliberately concealing pipeline flaws as trial opens

Federal prosecutors claimed Friday that Pacific Gas and Electric Co. engaged in a pattern of criminal conduct that included obstructing regulators in the aftermath of the deadly San Bruno natural gas pipeline explosion in 2010.

By Kevin Lee
Daily Journal Staff Writer

SAN FRANCISCO - Federal prosecutors claimed Friday that Pacific Gas and Electric Co. engaged in a pattern of criminal conduct that included obstructing regulators in the aftermath of the deadly San Bruno natural gas pipeline explosion in 2010.

PG&E is facing 13 criminal charges following the disaster that killed eight and injured dozens.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Hallie...

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