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| 12-22-2011, 04:47 PM | #1 |
| Chevron and Transocean to be charged in Brazil for oil spill (?)  Quote: Brazilian police are seeking charges against employees from US oil company Chevron and drilling firm Transocean for their alleged role in an oil spill off the coast of Rio last month. Police said environmental crimes had been committed. Both companies say the accusations are groundless. They are facing other fines, including a $11bn (£7bn) lawsuit, over the spill, which Brazilian officials estimate amounted to some 3,000 barrels of oil. Federal police on Wednesday submitted their report to prosecutors recommending that charges be brought against 17 employees of Chevron and Transocean, including Chevron's president in Brazil, George Buck. The police found that Chevron and Transocean had committed environmental damage and withheld information, the officer leading the investigation, Fabio Scliar, said. ... | |
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