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Politics Sotomayor denies officials’ request to block lawsuit over Flint water crisis Supreme Court justice denied request from state officials wanting High Court to block rulings saying they could be sued over lead in water supply Flint Water Crisis Flint hospital wants hearing on order over Legionella risks A Flint hospital ordered by the state to take steps to reduce the risk of exposure to Legionella bacteria wants a hearing on the matter Flint Water Crisis Charges dropped in Flint water scandal; probe to start over Judge: Charges have been dropped against 8 Flint Water Crisis ‘Huge insult’: Flint residents dismayed by dismissed cases Flint residents expressed outrage after water crisis criminal charges were dropped in eight cases. Some fear public officials won't be held responsible Flint Water Crisis State warns McLaren Hospital to fix Legionella issues Two state agencies ordered McLaren Flint Hospital to correct conditions to reduce the risk of exposure to Legionella Flint Water Crisis Where things stand in the Flint water crisis investigation A look at what the developments may mean in the investigation into the Flint water crisis Flint Water Crisis Snyder’s mobile devices seized in Flint probe The Flint water probe search warrants were sought two weeks ago by the Michigan Attorney General’s Office and signed by a Flint judge Flint Water Crisis Nessel briefs Whitmer, lawmakers on Flint settlement Legislative leaders and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer are talking to Attorney General Dana Nessel about a potential deal on the Flint-water-related civil suits Flint Water Crisis High court to hear oral arguments on Flint lawsuit The Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether or not a class-action lawsuit against former Gov. Rick Snyder and the state can proceed. Michigan Flint officials won’t be dismissed from water lawsuit The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals will not reconsider a request from Flint city officials claiming they should be immune from a Flint water lawsuit. Flint Water Crisis Jury rejects ex-Flint official’s suit over firing Natasha Henderson alleges she was fired for reporting the mayor had asked a city employee to redirect water crisis donations into a political fund. Flint Water Crisis Photo Galleries Prelim exam for Michigan Health and Human Services Director Nick LyonFlint town hall meetingFlint residents fatigued by ongoing water crisisGov. Snyder, former Flint officials testify in D.C. on water crisisDemocrats Clinton and Sanders debate in FlintThe Flint water crisisSome Burton residents cope with Flint water tooMore Photo GalleriesFlint misdemeanor will stand for now against ex-health chief A judge overseeing a major Flint water case has declined to dismiss a misdemeanor charge against Michigan’s former health director Flint Water Crisis Nessel’s office appeals Flint ruling for Snyder Former Gov. Snyder has private attorneys for Flint investigations but is relying on Attorney General Nessel’s office to defend him in a major lawsuit. Flint Water Crisis Judge rejects 6-month timeout in major Flint water case A judge on Friday rejected a six-month freeze in the involuntary manslaughter case of Michigan’s former health director Flint Water Crisis Former Flint official testifies on retaliation claims Natasha Henderson alleges she was unjustly fired by Flint Mayor Karen Weaver Flint Water Crisis Highlighted authors Charities should score well at Rocket Mortgage Classic Neal Rubin Bankole: The rarity of Sen. John McCain’s politics Bankole Thompson Howes: Who builds vehicle doesn’t guarantee Made-in-America cred Daniel Howes Finley: Deportation threat should focus Congress on reform Nolan Finley More ColumnistsAG v. AG: Flint evidence claims ‘not true’ Assistant Attorney General Christina Grossi says evidence concealment claims by Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud are "not true." Michigan Nessel’s office fires Flood from Flint prosecution team Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has fired Todd Flood from the team leading criminal prosecutions in the Flint water crisis Michigan ‘Trove of documents’ found prompts prosecutors to seek freeze in Flint water case Prosecutors on Friday asked a judge for a six-month timeout in the criminal case against Michigan’s former health director Flint Water Crisis Hero to pariah? Flint water expert fights for his reputation Marc Edwards has accused Flint activists and some scientists of exaggerating the danger of the city's water. They said he is close-minded Flint Water Crisis Five years into Flint water crisis, Whitmer works to ‘earn back trust’ Flint activists and leaders say they are pleased by the governor's early attention to the city, which she has already visited multiple times Michigan Michigan civil rights leaders create Flint water study guide State civil rights officials have produced a guide aimed at helping to teach lessons of the Flint water crisis as it marks five years Flint Water Crisis Ruling: Residents’ EPA suit in Flint crisis can proceed Federal agency tried to have lawsuit dismissed that argued it negligently responded to water crisis Flint Water Crisis Michigan providing Congress with new Flint records Since January, Michigan officials have provided congressional investigators with tens of thousands of documents related to the Flint water crisis Flint Water Crisis Nessel asks judge to keep AG on Flint water cases Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office is fighting an effort to disqualify its attorneys from all Flint water litigation in Genesee County. Flint Water Crisis Nestle extends Flint bottled water donations Nestle plans to continue providing Flint residents with free bottled water through the end of August, Michigan Federal judge: Flint suit against Snyder can advance Judge allows a class-action suit over the Flint water crisis to move forward and rejects attempts to dismiss claims against ex-Gov. Rick Snyder. Flint Water Crisis Lawyer asks judge to disqualify Nessel’s office from Flint civil suits A lead lawyer in the civil lawsuits linked to the Flint water crisis wants the Attorney General’s office disqualified from dozens of civil lawsuits. Michigan Wayne Co. lawyer set to join state’s Flint team The Michigan Attorney General office is expected to add Wayne County prosecutor Molly Kellter to its Flint water prosecution team, three sources said. Michigan Cases of donated water found in old Flint school Numerous cases of bottled water have been discovered inside a former school in Flint Flint Water Crisis Whitmer proposes aid as locals fight lead rule The governor is asking state lawmakers to approve $37.5M to help replace underground lead service lines in areas with high lead levels Michigan Cloud of Flint crisis still hanging over Snyder Two days before he was fired, Flint special assistant attorney general Noah Hall received a letter from former Gov. Rick Snyder’s attorney. Michigan ‘Intense assessments’ check if Flint kids are all right The Neurodevelopmental Center of Excellence in Flint is the result of a $4 million settlement agreement reached in 2018 Education Lawyer to object to AG conflict in Flint cases An attorney representing thousands of Flint residents in state and federal lawsuits plans to challenge the dual roles of an assistant attorney general. Flint Water Crisis New prosecutor hits pause in 2 key Flint water cases A lawyer who has taken over prosecution of Flint water criminal cases says she needs more time to review charges Flint Water Crisis Jaden Smith’s foundation bringing clean water to Flint The rapper’s organization and First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church on Friday announced they’ll deploy “The Water Box” Flint Water Crisis Nessel reviews potential Flint case conflict An ethics officer is reviewing whether a single attorney can act as both plaintiff and defendant in civil cases related to the Flint water litigation. Michigan Attorney general adds Worthy to Flint prosecution Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy will work on the Flint water prosecutions and prosecutor Todd Flood will work inside the Attorney General's office. Politics Alec Baldwin spotted in Flint filming documentary The SNL star is in Flint talking to residents about their water bill, Congressman Kildee and Mayor Weaver Celebrities Flint agrees to new rules in replacing lead pipes Flint officials have agreed to adhere to deadlines to track down all the remaining city lead pipes with data analysis, the settlement plaintiffs said Michigan Prosecutor, Lyon’s lawyer spar over Flint charges Lawyers for former state health chief Nick Lyon and Flint prosecutors sparred over quashing the decision to send the criminal charges to trial. Flint Water Crisis Whitmer questions state aid on Flint defenses Millions in state tax dollars in legal services for Flint defendants are at risk of being cut. Gov. Whitmer wants to ensure "taxpayers are protected." Flint Water Crisis Whitmer: Bottled water for Flint till pipes replaced Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said she wants to ensure Flint residents continue getting free bottled water until the city finishes replacing its lead pipes. Michigan Health screenings for Flint kids underway A universal health screening and evaluation program for Flint children that may entitle them to special education services is underway Education Share your feedback to help improve our site experience!
