The "responsible corporate officer" doctrine was originally applied in public health cases, but it is now also being applied by the courts in respect to environmental crimes.

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This is true. The responsible corporate officer doctrine holds high-level executives accountable for criminal actions occurring under their watch, regardless of their personal involvement or knowledge of the crime. It has been extended from public health cases to also include environmental crimes.

The "Responsible Corporate Officer" Doctrine Was Originally Applied in Public