Arkema executives acquitted of criminal charges over Crosby fire
05.10.2020
MOSCOW (MRC) -- Three Arkema executives charged over a 2017 explosion and fire at the company's Crosby, Texas organic peroxides plant during Hurricane Harvey have been acquitted, said Chemweek.The indictment accused Arkema North America CEO Richard Rowe and plant manager Leslie Comardelle of playing a role in "recklessly" releasing chemicals into the air, putting residents and first respo