Tonight, the utility says it has been meeting with the u. S. Attorney, and based on those meetings, it says its now prepared to defend itself. Jean elle is live with whats more on what is expected. Reporter jessica, nearly four years after that explosion, many people here are still rebuilding and theyre wondering why its taking so long for pg e to be held accountable. They said word that the utility they Face Criminal Charges feels like progress. Reporter the mayor will never forget watching the neighborhood burning after a pg e gas pipeline exploded in 2010, killing eight people and spl destroying more than 30 homes. It turns out the u. S. Department of justice is also investigating. Pg e revealed the inquiry in a filing with the security and exchanges commission, saying it expects it will charge pg es past operating practices violated the safety act. In the neighborhood where residents are still rebuilding and reliving that traumatic day, many stay criminal charges are overdue. Did t