Bail for Father, Son Increased
Bail has been raised for the two men accused of leaking more than 10,000 gallons of crude oil onto the Allegheny National Forest.
During an arraignment last night, District Judge Rich Luther raised Christopher Horton's bail from $50,000 to $550,000. Bail for his father, Andrew Horton, is $500,000.
The younger Horton's bail is higher because he is accused of actually opening the valves on the tanks that caused the spill. His father is accused of transporting his son to the scene.
The Hortons had to be re-arraigned because of a computer error. District Attorney John Pavlock asked that bail be increased after their criminal records were evaluated.
During an arraignment last night, District Judge Rich Luther raised Christopher Horton's bail from $50,000 to $550,000. Bail for his father, Andrew Horton, is $500,000.
The younger Horton's bail is higher because he is accused of actually opening the valves on the tanks that caused the spill. His father is accused of transporting his son to the scene.
The Hortons had to be re-arraigned because of a computer error. District Attorney John Pavlock asked that bail be increased after their criminal records were evaluated.
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