Escopeta Fined $15 Million For Violating Federal Jones Act

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency fined the company for what they claim was a violation of the federal Jones Act, transporting the rig from Texas by a foreign-flagged ship.

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Story Created: Oct 23, 2011 at 6:41 PM AKDT

Story Updated: Oct 24, 2011 at 10:17 AM AKDT

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jjj said on Tuesday, Oct 25 at 6:45 PM

thats pennies to these criminals

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