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Article

4 Feb 2008

Author:
Kristen Hays & Brad Hem, Houston Chronicle

Judge to consider whether BP settlement adequate [USA]

A federal judge this evening delayed a decision on a plea deal aimed at resolving a criminal probe into the March 2005 explosion at BP's Texas City refinery, after victims recounted their losses and lawyers raised complex legal issues... Relatives of victims of the blast, victims' rights advocates and environmentalists are protesting the deal that have BP pay $50 million for the explosion, which killed 15 people and hurt many more. This morning, opponents rallied before the hearing in downtown Houston to say the amount is too little... The investigation is continuing, and individuals still could be charged.