POLITICSJun 8 · 18:15 UTCPROPUBLICAAvi Asher-Schapiro

Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator’s Coal Companies

The Trump administration halted a federal criminal investigation into coal companies owned by GOP Senator Jim Justice. The probe examined potential Clean Water Act violations by mining operations controlled by Justice's son. Prosecutors had initially been supported but were later instructed to cease the investigation.

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