Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro says that his office has made a criminal referral in response to the recent train derailment over the border in East Palestine, Ohio, and the aftereffects on the environment and nearby communities.
Shapiro shared the information during a press conference in East Palestine with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, EPA Administrator Michael Regan and other officials. A reporter had asked what actions the governors might take, such as penalizing Norfolk Southern, the rail company involved in the Feb. 3 derailment.
Attorney General Dave Yost"will certainly take the appropriate action. I can guarantee you that," the Republican governor said.residents' concerns about risks to their health and safety"The combination of Norfolk Southern's corporate greed, incompetence and lack of care for our residents is absolutely unacceptable," Shapiro said."I’ve been outspoken about the serious concerns that I had with the company’s failed management of this crisis ...
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