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Added on the 15/01/2021 13:19:59 - Copyright : France 24 EN
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.
Residents of Flint protested Michigan governor's annual address and demanded he be accountable for the deplorable drinking water in the city of Flint that saved the government money.
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.
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).
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton calls for immediate action to fix what she calls the "immoral" water crisis in Flint, Michigan during a break from campaigning in New Hampshire. Diane Hodges reports.
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