A grand jury on Kauai is investigating possible criminal charges related to a deadly dam break on Kauai.

The Kaloko reservoir gave way in March 2006, killing seven people and opening a floodgate of lawsuits, claims, and counter claims.

Now James Pflueger, who owns part of the reservoir, is accusing the state of a cover-up and wants the attorney general removed from the investigation.

Pflueger’s attorney says it is a conflict of interest for the state attorney general to lead the grand jury since the state itself shares blames in what happened at Kaloko.

There are wrongful death civil suits as a result of the breach at Kaloko and there is a criminal investigation into the Kaloko tragedy.

James Pflueger is a central figure in the suits and the criminal investigation.

Pflueger is part owner of the reservoir and is accused of contributing to the dam break by allegedly covering a spillway … something he denies doing.

Mark Bennett is the State Attorney General. He is leading the grand jury investigation that could result in criminal charges. Pflueger’s attorney wants a Kauai judge to disqualify Bennett from the case.

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(Source: KGMB 9 News)