Duke Wins Delay in Federal Coal Ash Sentencing, Will Still Plead Guilty
By Robert Walton | April 16, 2015 - Utility Dive
Environment • April 2015 • Views: 1,437
Duke Energy will still plead guilty to criminal offenses related to the Dan River coal ash spill, but on Wednesday won a delay in sentencing from a judge in order to avoid potential power disruptions at military installations in North Carolina.
According to WRAL, the company is worried it could run afoul of regulations barring corporations convicted of crimes from winning or renewing federal contracts.
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