Judges overseeing Louisiana's landmark oil cases have financial stakes in defendants
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floodlightnews.orgJudges overseeing Louisiana's landmark oil cases have financial stakes in defendantsfloodlightnews.orgFederal judges held stock, bonds and leased mineral rights to Exxon, Chevron and others while hearing cases against the companies alleging damage to the La. coast.
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