Man Accused Of Selling Bogus Energy Credits Faces Trial

BALTIMORE (June 17, 2012)—Rodney Hailey of Perry Hall, Md., faces trial in a $9.1 million fraud case that sheds light on problems in a renewable energy credits program run by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Federal prosecutors say Hailey sold $9 million in renewable fuel credits even though his company, Clean Green Fuel LLC, did not produce any renewable fuel.

Jury selection is scheduled to begin in the case Monday in U.S. District Court in Baltimore.

The case is one of several nationwide that have led to calls in Congress for a review of the program.

It has also prompted a lawsuit against the EPA by those defrauded by the Maryland company because the federal agency is not recognizing the credits they thought were genuine.

IRS Official At Center Of Scandal Says She Did Nothing Wrong

Poll Question

A new poll finds teens are sharing more about themselves on social media and moving to Twitter to avoid parents. How closely do you monitor your children’s use of social media such as Facekbook?

Very closely

Closely

Somewhat closely

Very little

Don’t monitor

Poll sponsored by: