Teenager in Irvine hazmat probe poses no threat, family lawyer says

The family of a teenager at the center of a federal hazardous materials investigation at an Irvine home is denying any wrongdoing and rejects the notion that he may have threatened public safety, according to their attorney.

In a statement released on Friday evening, attorney Charles M. Ray said, “On behalf of the family and their 17-year-old son, we categorically deny the allegations that have been suggested and reject any implication that he poses a threat in any way, shape, or form.