Ah, someone who knows whereof he speaks.
What bothers me is that the words "criminal investigation" were being thrown around immediately and heavily. "Investigation", fine. "Criminal investigation?" Let's wait until more information is available to sling words like that around.
And I have no friends or relatives working for BP.
The Chuckster (Mr Hammel) has a spotty record on being right or even correct. He has, however, been spot on several times.
Use his website like you would, say, Debka ; )