Philadelphia Schools Charged with Asbestos Violations
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Philadelphia's schools accused of failing to properly inspect asbestos in buildings

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Prosecutors say it's the first time a school district in the U.S. has faced environmental criminal allegations.
District agreed to have case deferred while it pays for a court supervised monitor to keep tabs on its response.
Asbestos, a construction material in wide use until the 1980s , has been linked to cancer and lung disease.
Investigators said some asbestos was improperly addressed and that schools have had to close.
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