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Judge dismisses Flint water charges against ex-Gov. Rick Snyder

DETROIT — A Genesee County Circuit Court judge has ordered the dismissal of charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder related to the Flint water crisis, but Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's Flint legal team vowed to appeal.

Tribune News Service · Dec 9, 2022

A Michigan judge drops felony charges against 7 people in Flint water scandal

The dismissal for 7 people was significant but not a surprise after the Michigan Supreme Court earlier said a different judge acting as a one-person grand jury had no authority to issue indictments.

WEKU · Oct 5, 2022

Flint water crisis costs Michigan $53 million in legal bills so far

DETROIT — The state has spent nearly $53 million since 2016 for both the prosecution and defense of Michigan's top officials in the Flint water criminal and civil litigation, with costs spanning four departments and at least 25 state employees, according to records obtained and reviewed by The Detroit News.

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2022

Flint water criminal trials may face 2-year delay after appeals court ruling

DETROIT — The Michigan Attorney General's office must create a "taint team" to independently review documents seized from state offices during the Flint water investigation that could delay its prosecutions for an estimated two years following a recent court decision.

Tribune News Service · Mar 26, 2022