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September 26, 2024: District Attorney Gascón Announces New 25-Count Grand Jury Indictment Against Atlas Metal, Owners
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced today that the S&W Atlas Iron and Metal Corp., and its owners were charged in a new 25-count indictment, which includes a charge related to the explosion in a Aug. 12 blast at the scrap metal recycler, adjacent to Jordan High School in Watts.
“Our children and the community of Watts deserve a safe and healthy environment to learn and grow in,” District Attorney Gascón said. “We will hold companies accountable when they put profits over people and endanger the well-being of our neighborhoods. This latest charge is a reminder that the safety of our communities must come first. No business has the right to jeopardize public health, especially in areas that impact our children’s futures.”
Watch the news conference in English.
