Pa. Prosecutor: ‘Buy-A-Badge’ Mariner East Pipeline Security Plan Was Illegal

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A county prosecutor is accusing the owner of multibillion-dollar pipelines carrying natural gas liquids across Pennsylvania of illegally using uniformed state constables as a private security force.
Charged on Tuesday by Chester County District Attorney Thomas Hogan’s office was an Energy Transfer LP security manager, as well as four men associated with security subcontractors.
The charges include dealing in the proceeds of unlawful activities and bribery.
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