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
Flint water crisis: Who’s being charged and what were their roles
Updated Jan 12, 2021;
Nearly seven years after the Flint water crisis began, key players in the catastrophe are expected to be criminally charged in Michigan.
The Associated Press reported Tuesday afternoon that former Gov. Rick Snyder and others have been told they are being charged with crimes related to the water crisis.
Here’s who they are and the roles they played:
Gov. Rick Snyder takes his seat before a hearing about the Flint water crisis in front of the U.S. House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform at the Rayburn House Office Building on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Washington D.C. (Jake May | MLive.com)Jake May | MLive.com