Energy Transfer Challenges Environmental Law | Harrisburg News

Energy Transfer is suing Pennsylvania to strike down an 89-year-old law that allows criminal charges for environmental spills—even if accidental—arguing it’s unconstitutional without requiring proof of intent. The case arises before any charges are filed over a jet fuel spill that polluted drinking water, while the company allegedly ignored resident complaints for 16 months. The state’s Attorney General calls the lawsuit a tactic to avoid criminal proceedings, warning it could unravel laws from traffic tickets to underage drinking if intent isn’t required. With Energy Transfer’s history of pollution-related legal trouble and a multiyear cleanup ahead, the court’s ruling could reshape how minor offenses are prosecuted nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/acbd2449f7c33fa8