Jan 15, 2021
FLINT (AP) Here are the former Michigan, state-appointed and local officials charged in the Flint water crisis, titles at the time, and charges, allegations and maximum penalties they face if convicted:
∫ Gov. Rick Snyder: Two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty. Failed to inquire into the performance, condition and administration of the public offices and officers he appointed and supervised; neglected his duty to protect citizens against disaster by failing to declare a state of emergency and/or disaster when he knew of a threat in Flint. One year in jail and a $1,000 fine on each count.
∫ Health and Human Services Director Nick Lyon: Nine felony counts of involuntary manslaughter. Caused the deaths of John Snyder on June 30, 2015; Debra Kidd on August 2, 2015; Brian McHugh on July 5, 2015; Du Wayne Nelson on August 7, 2015; Nelda Hunt on July 22, 2015; Peter Derscha on Aug. 17, 2015; Thomas Mulcahy on Aug. 22, 2015; Arthur Percy on Aug. 31, 2015; an
Defense attorney in Flint water case calls charges politically motivated
FOX 2 - Flint resident Leeanne Walters was measured in her response to the criminal charges filed against former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder and eight other officials for the Flint water crisis. I don t know how to feel about it at this point and it s just charges at this point, said Leeanne Walters. And they ve already been dropped once, so we have to see what the convictions are. That s going to be the real test of time here.
Defense attorneys in Flint water case weigh in on charges
There are 42 counts between them and former Gov. Rick Snyder is charged with two misdemeanors. His right-hand man Rich Baird is facing several felonies as is former Flint Emergency Manager Darnell Earley.
Former Gov. Rick Snyder was arraigned Thursday by a Genesee County judge on two misdemeanor charges of willful neglect of duty while his administration oversaw Flint in emergency management that led to the city's lead-tainted water crisis.Appearing on Zoom in a Genesee County jail booth, the one…
The criminal investigation into the Flint water crisis burst open in historic fashion on Thursday as Attorney General Dana Nessel’s Office detailed sweeping new indictments against former Gov. Rick Snyder, members of his inner circle and others for their roles in the environmental catastrophe.The charges include felony charges of obstruction of justice and extortion against Snyder’s former top aide, Richard Baird, and nine counts of involuntary manslaughter each against two former
It was a moment many in Flint, Michigan, feared would never come.
More than six years after residents learned they had been exposed to lead-contaminated drinking water and a deadly disease outbreak, top leadership in the state and city at the time have been indicted on criminal charges in connection with their role in the crisis.
The sweeping criminal cases announced Thursday include Rick Snyder, the former Republican governor; Snyder’s top aide and his chief of staff; as well as both the state’s top doctor and health official during the crisis, who face the most severe charges: nine counts of involuntary manslaughter each, as well as official misconduct and neglect of duty for “grossly negligent performance.”