Michigan's attorney general charged former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect of duty over the lead-poisoning of drinking water in Flint city - the first person to face criminal charges over the crisis.
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Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder (Photo by John McNeil)
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) The Associated Press (AP) reported Wednesday evening that former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder will receive charges of willful neglect in the Flint Water Crisis.
The charges stem from Snyder’s role in the crisis, during which a series of decisions left Flint with lead-contaminated water and an outbreak of Legionnairesâ disease.
âWe believe there is no evidence to support any criminal charges against Gov. Snyder,â defense attorney Brian Lennon said Wednesday.
The AP reports that the charge offense date is listed as April 25, 2014. At that time, an emergency manager who was appointed by Snyder made the decision to switch the city water supply to the Flint River while a new pipeline to Lake Huron was being constructed.
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