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Criminal charges laid for Harrison Ford’s broken leg

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British health authorities have laid criminal charges against producers of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” over an on-set accident in which Harrison Ford broke his leg.

The actor was struck by a hydraulic door on the set of the Millennium Falcon at Pinewood Studios near London in June 2014. He was airlifted to a hospital where he underwent surgery.

Production on the film was suspended for two weeks after the injury.

Foodles Production Ltd. was charged with four breaches of workplace health and safety laws.

Foodles Production is the company responsible for producing Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens,

The first court hearing in the case is scheduled for May 12.