Lundwall was charged by federal authorities yesterday with obstructing justice in connection with a racial discrimination lawsuit against the oil company.

The criminal action was the latest blow against the embattled oil company, which faces a nationwide boycott due to allegations it discriminated against black and other minority employees. The charge arose from a lawsuit brought against Texaco by a group of black employees accusing the oil company of systematically discriminating against blacks and denying them promotions.

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