Gulf oil spill civil trial

A shrimp boat helps collect oil after the 2010 spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A civil trial is set to begin this week with billions at stake for oil giant BP and Gulf states affected by the spill.

( Eric Gay / Associated Press )

A shrimp boat helps collect oil after the 2010 spill in the Gulf of Mexico. A civil trial is set to begin this week with billions at stake for oil giant BP and Gulf states affected by the spill.

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As an editor and reporter, Michael Muskal has covered local, national, economic and foreign issues at three newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times. @latimesmuskal

 

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