Feds uncover disturbing scheme by oilfield workers: 'Caused permanent damage'

Feds uncover disturbing scheme by oilfield workers: 'Caused permanent damage'

A recent court case in Wyoming is raising questions about how the justice system handles environmental crimes. After federal investigators uncovered an illegal dumping scheme that, according to the Department of Justice, "caused permanent damage to U.S. lands," two oilfield supervisors were sentenced. The sentencing, which occurred in August, sparked renewed discussion about accountability and the protection of fragile ecosystems. The DOJ announ…