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Residents weigh in after criminal charges announced in Flint water crisis investigation
Read full article: Residents weigh in after criminal charges announced in Flint water crisis investigationFLINT, Mich. โ After a lengthy investigation into the Flint water crisis, investigators announced a slew of charges, including charges against former Michigan Gov. READ: Flint water crisis investigation: Hereโs who was chargedThe people of Flint are reacting to that news on Thursday. Local 4โฒs Hank Winchester has covered the Flint Water Crisis since day one and has kept in close contact with many families in Flint. Sincereโs mother has recently had to explain the water crisis to her son. READ: Continuous Flint water crisis coverage
Former Flint mayor weighs in on charges expected in water crisis investigation
Read full article: Former Flint mayor weighs in on charges expected in water crisis investigationFLINT, Mich. โ Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, his health director and other ex-officials have been told theyโre being charged after a new investigation of the Flint water crisis. Snyder in Flint water probeWeaver worked closely with Snyder during the crisis, but they often didnโt see eye to eye. READ MORE: Flint Water CrisisWATCH: Michigan plans to charge former Gov. Rick Snyder in Flint water investigation
Judge set to make decision on Flint water lawsuit settlement
Read full article: Judge set to make decision on Flint water lawsuit settlementFLINT, Mich. โ In August, Michigan first announced a settlement of more than $600 million in the Flint water lawsuit. A remote public hearing was set for Monday afternoon. The publicโs participation is part of the settlement process and I encourage Flint residents to attend the hearing on Monday. Flint water lawsuit settlement now totals about $641 millionThe proposed settlement of a lawsuit filed on behalf of residents of Flint, Michigan, who were harmed by lead-tainted water now totals about $641 million, officials revealed Tuesday. Without those treatments, water from the Flint River scraped lead from aging pipes and fixtures, contaminating Flintโs tap water.
Judge: Flint residents have right to sue federal government over water crisis
Read full article: Judge: Flint residents have right to sue federal government over water crisisFLINT, Mich. A big decision in federal court could mean big money for the city of Flint in the future. A federal judge opened the door to residents being able to take legal action against the federal government over the Flint water crisis. Flint -- a city still struggling years after the water crisis was first revealed -- recently had a settlement deal reached with the state. The harm increased every day residents drank, fed their babies formula made with contaminated water, and took showers in lead and bacteria-infested water, Levy said. READ MORE: Flint Water Crisis