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Man Arrested for Gathering Asbestos Hazard Evidence
By asbestoshub | June 4, 2009
Eugene Roos, a potential whistle-blower who admits taking asbestos samples from a Long Island elementary school he claims is contaminated was arrested for trespassing on Thursday June 4, 2009.
He was released on $200 bail.
Roos took samples of asbestos insulation and shot video of school interiors, then gave them to a local cable news channel. School officials said collecting the asbestos could have released dangerous fibers.
Roos’ attorney says he is not guilty and was simply trying to document hazards.
The school board says because of the allegations, it will retest air quality in all 11 local schools in the district.
If convicted, Roos could face three months in jail.
Well if that’s not a deterrent for whistle-blowing, what is?
