In addition, Newman faces a possible one to six years in state prison. Sentencing is scheduled for April 9. The Jefferson County District Attorney and the Colorado Attorney General jointly investigated Thoro Products and Newman which resulted in a grand jury indictment charging them with violations of Colorado's hazardous waste and criminal mischief laws. Dennis Hall from the Jeffco DA's office was the lead prosecutor resulting in the successful verdict. Thoro Products produced spot remover and bleach products and also served as a storage facility for Dow Chemical.
Chlorinated solvents are carcinogenic.