Don Blankenship trial ends in split decision

[Returning to Dirt]

http://insidedirtracing.com/don-blankenship-trial-ends-with-split-decision/

Blankenship, a former Dirt Late Model team owner for his son John, was found guilty on one of the three counts against him following a mine explosion in 2010.

[willardboy]

With the guilty charge only being a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 1 year in jail, i'm thinking he will only receive probation.

[TackyTracker]

seems like that's what his atty thinks...

[Snowmanracr21]

he got off very easy

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

First CEO to ever be found guilty of workplace crime.

[bleedblue55]

Maybe Daddy will buy Son another race team to celebrate.

[lokwaidid]

but now the families can sue for damages. they should get millions .

[MasterSbilt_Racer]

but now the families can sue for damages. they should get millions .

From a bankrupt coal company or the former CEO who has it all hidden in blind trusts? They will be awarded millions and get next to nothing.

[waaac77]

So the only question I have is, will John Blamkenship be back in 2016?

[TS FAN]

From a bankrupt coal company or the former CEO who has it all hidden in blind trusts? They will be awarded millions and get next to nothing.

I would think you are spot on. IMO Lawyers have been way out in front of this future situation.

[oldfart50]

So the only question I have is, will John Blamkenship be back in 2016?

I would hope not on his dads dime. His days in a court room has just started with all the civil trials he is about to be tied up in. Remember OJ? He was found not guilty in the criminal trial, but guilty in the civil trial. A lot of people died, I doubt it's over.

[t3r3e3]

I would think you are spot on. IMO Lawyers have been way out in front of this future situation.

Massey was purchased by Alpha post disaster. I would guess that Alpha would be on the hook for civil penalties. Either way, I'm not sad to see Don Blankenship get at least some of what he deserved. The guy is a scumbag. John seems like a decent guy though.

[Nasty55]

Massey was purchased by Alpha post disaster. I would guess that Alpha would be on the hook for civil penalties. Either way, I'm not sad to see Don Blankenship get at least some of what he deserved. The guy is a scumbag. John seems like a decent guy though.

John is a decent guy unlike his old man..... but as the old saying goes..... you can pick your friends but you cant pick your family...

[bleedblue55]

Massey was purchased by Alpha post disaster. I would guess that Alpha would be on the hook for civil penalties. Either way, I'm not sad to see Don Blankenship get at least some of what he deserved. The guy is a scumbag. John seems like a decent guy though.

Alpha Natural Resources which bought Massey has settled the wrongful the death suit against them a couple years ago. Explosion occurred in April 2010. Each of the deceased miners families got $3 million each.

[hucktyson]

The CEO of a corporation is not personally financially responsible for the actions of the company ... That's the entire purpose of being incorporated . They can sue him all they want and they will get what they deserve from
Him .... Dik