"No child should have to face these dangers while trying to learn," L.A. County Dist. Atty. George Gascón said... "By prosecuting Atlas Metals we are sending a message that corporate disregard for environmental laws will not be tolerated."
A spokesperson for the company described Gascón's Thursday conference as "tactical gamemanship"... "In court, Atlas explained to the judge the actions they have taken over the years to protect the neighboring school and the court was satisfied with these protections."
The indictment announced on Thursday includes an additional count for the Aug. 12 explosion. When students arrived on campus for the first day of school this fall, they were greeted with a ear-splitting boom and plume of smoke emanating from Atlas.
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