Print
E-mail
Share
digg
Newsvine
Facebook
Stumble
Technorati
reddit
Fark
twitterFormer Area 51 workers to file briefs
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997 | 11:59 a.m.
Former workers at the Air Force Base known as Area 51 are filing briefs today in the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The briefs will offer the first glimpse into a controversial sealed hearing in 1996 over alleged illegal and toxic burning.
The workers said they became sick from breathing fumes and smoke. Some claim their rare and painful skin disorders are the result of exposure to the burning.
Two workers, Robert Frost and Walter Kasza, died from injuries that their widows say are related to the burning of hazardous materials at the base, 125 miles north of Las Vegas.
A hearing before a federal judge on June 20, 1995, has remained sealed by court order. The government contends all activities at Area 51, also known as Groom Lake, are top secret. The workers, however, say that sealing of the transcripts is an attempt to avoid public scrutiny of environmental violations at the base.
The briefs are part of an ongoing lawsuit in its third year. The workers are represented by Jonathan Turley of the George Washington University Environmental Law Center.
The workers say they remain anonymous out of fear of government retaliation.
archive
Spotlight
- Most Read
- Discussed
- Most E-mailed
- Cowboys Stadium poses Texas-sized threat to Vegas
- Nevada’s Democrats in House have little choice but to vote for health care bill
- GOP stands for ‘getting outta politics’ in Nevada
- House clears health bill, GOP targets Nevada Democrats
- Porn on street corners sullies a great destination
- Ali strikes again as UNI upsets top-seeded Kansas, 69-67
- NCAA LIVE BLOG: MWC season done in one weekend as BYU falls
- Assistant coach already has good feel for UNLV program
- House poised for up-or-down vote on health care reform
- UFC Live weigh-in: Jones, Vera both excited to get back to action
Blogs
Bloggity, Bloggity, Bloggity
Jimmie Johnson finally wins at Bristol
Elsewhere
Edmonton Oilers owner says he was 'scammed' by U.S. company (1 Comment)
The Kats Report
Cowboys Stadium poses Texas-sized threat to Vegas (46 Comments)
The Greene Room
Despite MWC missing out on NCAA tourney's second weekend, 2011 will bring similar opportunities (1 Comment)
The Kats Report
From Sammy Davis Jr. to Fred Astaire, Rick Faugno has it coverered
Bloggity, Bloggity, Bloggity
NASCAR drivers have memories like elephants
The Greene Room
Well what do you know ... Northern Iowa's done this before (2 Comments)
Calendar »
- 22 Mon
- 23 Tue
- 24 Wed
- 25 Thu
- 26 Fri
-
March Mayhem at Rockhouse
Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub
-
Felix da Housecat’s Cat's Meow at Jet
Jet | 10 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
-
Blues Monday at the House of Blues
House of Blues
-
Rhumbar presents Pink Sugar Mondays
The Mirage Hotel and Casino
-
Santa Fe and the Fat City Horns at The Tropicana
Tiffany Theatre
The Sun
Locally owned and independent for more than 50 years.
Post a comment
Commenting requires registration.
Comments are moderated by Las Vegas Sun editors. Our goal is not to limit the discussion, but rather to elevate it. Comments should be relevant and contain no abusive language. Comments that are off-topic, vulgar, profane or include personal attacks will be removed. Full comments policy.
If you would like to submit your comment as a letter to the editor, you may submit it here.