"Blankenship was not charged with or convicted of causing the explosion at UBB, but for Clay Mullins, who lost his brother, Rex, it was a distinction without a difference. He noted that 365 days in prison amounted to about 12-and-a-half days for each dead miner"
Blankenship was handed a family photo of a UBB victim after his sentencing Wednesday - Must read article: http://www.wvgazettemail.com/blankenship-trial/20160406/families-react-to-blankenship-verdict-i-hold-a-tombstone-you-hold-nothing
Steve Harrah: He was 40 years old and a veteran of the US Army. He is survived by his widow and a six year old son. |