The DOJ is suing the son of West Virginia's governor for millions in unpaid environmental fines
Posted on AllSides May 31st, 2023
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the son of West Virginia governor Jim Justice, accusing him of failing to pay more than $5 million in civil penalties and other fees related to the 13 coal companies he operates. Jay Justice took control of his father’s companies after the elder Justice took office in 2017. In April, the Republican governor announced his campaign to unseat incumbent senator Joe Manchin and has looked to distance himself from the family business, pu tting the coal interests up for...
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