'Absolutely Shameful': Michigan Judge Drops Flint Water Crisis Charges Against 7 Officials

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'Absolutely Shameful': Michigan Judge Drops Flint Water Crisis Charges Against 7 Officials
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'This means there are currently no criminal charges over 8 years later,' lamented one journalist.

last month that"instead of holding preliminary examinations, Nessel's office used a one-man grand jury to charge former Gov. Rick Snyder with willful neglect—a misdemeanor—as well as recharging several others with a new round of indictments of manslaughter and misconduct."

"Nessel's team argues that while the Supreme Court ruled a one-man grand jury may not issue indictments, his findings can still be used to seek a warrant," LeDuff continued."Despite assurances from Nessel's office claiming things are moving forward, people in the legal world know time is running out... Evidence has grown cold and memories have grown dark. The statute of limitations is creeping up, depending on the person and the charges. So it's worth saying again.

"Though it may be of little comfort," the officials said,"the people of Flint have always had on their side a dedicated team of lawyers and advocates committed to justice and with the sincere belief that what happened to the people of Flint is a crime." The latest indication that justice for Flint residents won't be forthcoming any time soon was met with outrage. Nina Turner, a former Ohio state senator,Journalist Jordan Chariton, who has covered the Flint case closely, also expressed dismay on social media:high-level attempts to cover it up"The city of Flint has conducted lead service line replacement work at only about a dozen homes in 2022.

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