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Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has been criminally charged with willful neglect of duty. The charges come in connection with the Flint water crisis. Former Michigan health director Nick Lyons is another official also expected to face charges. The Flint water crisis started in 2014, when the city decided to switch to a new water supply to save costs. Business Insider reports the water supply the city moved to use, however, was contaminated with lead and other toxins.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder replenishes his supply of tap water from Flint, in hopes of reassuring residents that the water is no longer contaminated with harmful chemicals. Diane Hodges reports.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette brings charges against three Flint officials for allegedly tampering with water test samples and conspiracy to hide results. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Michigan's attorney general is expected to announce the first criminal charges connected to his investigation into dangerous levels of lead in Flint's drinking water. Linda So reports.
Giving testimony about his oversight of the Flint water crisis, Michigan governor Rick Snyder tells the House Oversight Committee that "not a day or night goes by that this tragedy doesn't weigh on my mind." Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
A congressional panel criticized the Environmental Protection Agency and Michigan officials for failing to do more to sound the alarm about high levels of lead in Flint's drinking water. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).