At 78, Howard Croft was part of a generation of heroes who risked their lives to challenge segregation. The Black civil rights activist’s death from covid-19 has left his family and D.C. community reeling.
Former Flint DPW director asks judge to reconsider disqualification in water crisis case
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Howard Croft, director of public works, listens during a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015 at City Hall in Flint. Flint s city officials have hired Veolia Water North America as a water consultant to aid in improving Flint water quality issues, paying $40,000 to the company that will make recommendations in two weeks. (Jake May | MLive.com)The Flint Journal
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FLINT, MI The city’s former Department of Public Works director is asking a Genesee District Court judge to reconsider recusing himself from the criminal Flint water crisis case against him and is using the words of a lead prosecutor to bolster his case.
No Flint water crisis attorney has agreed to cap on fees for defending state employees
Updated May 06, 2021;
Posted May 06, 2021
Former Gov. Rick Snyder walks out from the Genesee County Jail alongside his attorney after a video arraignment on charges related to the Flint water crisis on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 in downtown Flint. Snyder faces two counts of willful neglect of duty, each a one year misdemeanor and/or $1,000 fine. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | Mlive.com
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FLINT, MI Nearly four months after nine current and former government officials were charged with crimes related to the Flint water crisis, none of their attorneys has agreed to a standardized contract proposed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
Flint residents commemorate 7 years of water crisis with letter to officials, vow to continue ‘fighting for justice’
Updated Apr 25, 2021;
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FLINT, MI - Flint residents gathered Sunday afternoon to commemorate seven years since the beginning of the Flint water crisis, reflecting over those lost, the city’s progress and what remains to be done.
A few dozen residents, some standing outside and some remaining in their cars, attended the April 25 event held at the old farmer’s market at 420 E. Boulevard Drive.
The water crisis was triggered in Flint nearly seven years ago when the city, while being run by state-appointed emergency managers, changed Flint’s water source to the Flint River.