Wednesday, November 28, 2012

More on Criminality and Coal: Charges should go all the way to the top

Big news: Longtime Massey official helping prosecutors in Upper Big Branch investigation

"You can read the charging document online here, and there’s more coverage from NPR News, West Virginia MetroNews (including an appearance by Goodwin on the Talkline program), the Wall Street Journal, and The Associated Press.By Ken Ward at Coal Tattoo/Charleston Gazette

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Patriot Coal bankruptcy moved to St. Louis

Patriot Coal bankruptcy moved to St. Louis
By Ken Ward, Charleston Gazette (WV)

Quoting United Mine Workers of America President Cecil Roberts: "St. Louis is where Patriot Coal is headquartered. More important, it’s the headquarters for Peabody Energy and Arch Coal. These two companies spun off their operations to Patriot in an attempt to run away from pension and health care obligations to thousands of miners and their survivors."