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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.
7 years after Flint water crisis started, pipe replacement nears end but other issues drag on
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FLINT, MI Seven years after the city’s water source was switched, triggering the Flint water crisis, the fallout continues to cast its pall.
While the city expects to close out three major water infrastructure projects related to the water crisis, including the final phase of a pipe replacement program, this year, other reminders of the man-made emergency linger with no clear end in sight.
Although a partial settlement of civil lawsuits filed on behalf of Flint residents could be approved later this year, the cases are continuing against defendants that have so far refused to settle their cases, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Judge lets perjury Flint water case go on against Snyder’s former chief of staff
Updated Mar 08, 2021;
Posted Mar 08, 2021
Attorneys and Genesee Circuit COurt Judge Elizabeth Kelly are shown during a court hearing Monday, March 8, on the perjury charge against Jarrod Agen, former chief of staff and communications director for former Gov. Rick Snyder.
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FLINT, MI The perjury case against former Gov. Rick Snyder’s chief of staff will continue despite protests from his attorney that the charge against him isn’t specific enough, that a one-man grand jury wasn’t authorized to indict him and that the indictment was made in the wrong county.
Flint mayor takes offense after former Gov. Snyder’s attorney says ‘neglecting a city is not a crime’
Updated Feb 22, 2021;
Posted Feb 22, 2021
Former Gov. Rick Snyder (left) and Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley are shown in Flint Journal file photos.
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FLINT, MI Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley is taking issue with arguments made by attorneys for Rick Snyder as they prepare to return to court Tuesday, Feb. 23, for the former governor’s criminal case related to the Flint water crisis.
In a filing in Genesee District Court Monday, Feb. 22, Snyder attorney Brian P. Lennon argues that the charges against his client should be dismissed, in part because, “Neglecting a city is not a crime certainly not one with which Governor Snyder has been charged.”