DOJ launches civil, criminal inquiries into gulf oil spill

摘要

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has opened civil and criminal investigations into the April 20 Gulf of Mexico deepwater well blowout and rig explosion that killed 11 people and set off a major crude oil leak, US Atty Gen Eric H Holder Jr said on June 1. Holder's announcement in New Orleans came after he and other DOJ officials from Washington met with attorneys general and US attorneys for the states and districts where coastlines and communities have been affected to discuss working together. DOJ has told all relevant parties to preserve any relevant documents, he indicated. Two members of Louisiana's congressional delegation also welcomed Holder's action.