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Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's criminal defense team contends he can't be tried for willful neglect of duty in the Flint water crisis because he wasn't physically in Genesee County when the alleged crimes occurred.
Snyder's attorneys filed a motion Tuesday morning in Genesee County's 67th…
Snyder s attorney says ex-governor charged in wrong Michigan county over Flint water case
By Ed White and Dave Eggert
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LANSING, Mich. - Attorneys for former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder are striking back, telling prosecutors Tuesday that the Flint water case should be dismissed because he was charged in the wrong county.
Snyder was charged last week with two misdemeanor counts of willful neglect of duty. He was indicted by a Genesee County judge who sat as a grand juror and considered evidence presented by prosecutors. Neither of these allegations of non-feasance or failure to act, occurred while the former Governor was in the City of Flint. At all times set forth in the Indictment, our client was the presiding governor of the State of Michigan with the Executive Office of the Governor located at the Romney Building in downtown Lansing, attorney Brian Lennon said in a letter to prosecutors.
Heavy police presence at Michigan Capitol ahead of potential protests, threats
Updated Jan 17, 2021;
Posted Jan 17, 2021
Michigan National Guard members line the State Capitol in anticipation of armed demonstrations by right-wing groups on Sunday, Jan. 17 in downtown Lansing, Michigan.
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Michigan law enforcement agencies stood guard in downtown Lansing on a snowy Sunday morning in anticipation of armed demonstrations held by right-wing groups.
An FBI bulletin warned militant anti-government groups were organizing rallies at state capitals across the country on Jan. 17, raising concerns after a pro-Trump mob sieged the U.S. Capitol in violent riots earlier this month. The Michigan National Guard was activated to help the Michigan State Police secure state buildings in the lead-up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration on Jan. 20.