Lockhart Chemical's president faces charges over a 2022 Michigan oil spill, risking 14 years in prison.
Rajinder Singh Minhas, president of Lockhart Chemical, has been charged with multiple offenses related to a 2022 oil spill in Michigan's Flint River. The spill, involving about 15,000 gallons of an oil-chemical mixture, led to a dark sheen on the river. Minhas faces charges including falsifying public records, endangering public health, and illegal discharge. He could face up to 14 years in prison and substantial fines. The company has since filed for bankruptcy.
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