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Criminal Probe Starts after Explosion at Conn. Gas Plant

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Law enforcement authorities in Connecticut announced they will pursue a criminal investigation into what led to an explosion at a gas plant that killed five people, and said they have not ruled out negligence. Middletown, Conn. Mayor Sebastian Giuliano was quoted saying that if the Kleen Energy Systems plant located within the town was running as it was supposed to, an explosion would not have happened, according to the Associated Press. No cause for the explosion has been discovered at this time, and authorities say investigations could take weeks. Giuliano was also quoted saying that negligence can go to the point where it will be considered a criminal act and come under scrutiny of police. Acting Middleton Police Chief Patrick McMahon said police detectives have determined that no intentional harm was done...continue to full post

Full post as published by The Criminal Defense Blog on February 18, 2010 (boomark / email).