Read about state-corporate crime in Chapter 6 in Trusted Criminals, the articles posted under Chapter 6 readings, review the powerpoint, and watch the video clip posted below (also in ppt) to address the following questions.
What was the Imperial Food fire? Describe it in as much detail as possible. How and why is it an excellent example of a state-corporate crime?
What were the main concerns and issues surrounding the Challenger shuttle? Was it a crime? If so, what crime(s)? What were the leading causes of the explosion? What would you have done if you were in charge of the investigation?
