💨 Abstract

Federal prosecutors in Philadelphia have charged the city's public schools with failing to properly inspect eight schools for damaged asbestos. Prosecutors are using a deferred prosecution agreement, with an appointed monitor to oversee the district's response. This case marks the first time a school district in the U.S. has faced such criminal environmental allegations. Philadelphia's school district is accused of violating the federal Toxic Substances Control Act for improperly conducting inspections over a 5-year period.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff