Sanders Wants DOJ To Investigate 'Potential Fraud' By Exxon on Climate

"The presidential candidate argued the company's actions could 'qualify as a violation of federal law.'"

"WASHINGTON -- Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday joined a push for the Department of Justice to investigate allegations that ExxonMobil hid research confirming fossil fuels contribute significantly to climate change.

In a letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Sanders accused the oil giant of a 'potential instance of corporate fraud,' which he added could 'ultimately qualify as a violation of federal law.'

'Exxon Mobil knew the truth about fossil fuels and climate change and lied to protect their business model at the expense of the planet,' Sanders, who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination, wrote."

Laura Barron-Lopez reports for the Huffington Post October 20, 2015.
 
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