Judge approves $626 million settlement in Flint water litigation
Most of the money -- $600 million -- is coming from the state of Michigan, which was accused of repeatedly overlooking the risks of switching Flint's water source without treating the water to prevent what turned out to be a disaster.
Only Michigan official fired in Flint water crisis was 'public scapegoat', arbitrator rules
Liane Shekter Smith, who was the head of the state's drinking water office when Flint's water system was contaminated had $191,880 in back pay returned.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer proposes spending $200M to replace lead water pipes
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed using federal COVID-19 relief money to replace lead water pipes.
Flint drinking water meets state, federal lead standards for 5 years in row
Flint's drinking water has met state and federal lead standards for five years in a row, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy announced.
Flint residents telling judge to reject $641M settlement because of steep attorney fees
The settlement fund includes $600 million from Michigan and $20 million from Flint. Attorneys are seeking $200 million in fees so the amount of money available to Flint residents is far less than $641 million.
Study shows Flint water crisis is a factor for some in vaccine hesitancy
The study shows there was distrust of the government before the Flint water crisis and it just got worse.
Flint judge denies request to dismiss misdemeanor charge against Rick Snyder
A Flint judge has rejected a request to dismiss misdemeanor charges against a former Michigan governor in the Flint water scandal.
Attorneys who worked to secure $641.5M settlement for Flint residents asking to be paid
Lawyers who helped secure a settlement for Flint residents are asking to receive payment for their work.
Lawyers asking for third of $641 million Flint water crisis settlement
The lawyers who negotiated a settlement for victims of tainted water in Flint are asking for $209 million in fees and expenses, roughly a third of the massive damages the state is shelling out.
Judge overseeing Flint water case says he's struggling with effort to dismiss charges, requests more time
Judge William Crawford said he needs to research whether prosecutors filed the case in the wrong county and issues concerning the one-man grand jury used to indict former Gov. Rick Snyder.
Flint Water Crisis judge asks for 4-month delay to review records, defendant attorneys oppose request
Lawyers for former Gov. Rick Snyder and eight other defendants oppose a motion from a Genesee County Chief Circuit Judge who requested extra time to review grand jury testimony. They say the delay will hurt the defendants.
Judge gives preliminary approval to $641M Flint water deal
A judge has granted the first approval of a $641 million deal that would go to Flint residents who were harmed by lead-tainted water.
Snyder's attorney says ex-governor charged in wrong Michigan county over Flint water case
The attorney for former Gov. Rick Snyder said the charges against the ex-Michigan leaders should be dismissed because he was charged in the wrong county. Snyder was indicted on a misdemeanor charge of willful neglect in Genesee County.
Michigan Attorney General to announce findings of Flint Water Crisis Thursday morning
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said she will hold a Thursday morning press conference to announce the findings of her team's investigation into the Flint Water Crisis.
Flint reaction at new charges against Snyder in water crisis met with cautious optimism
“I want to get excited and get my hopes up but they have been dashed so many times with what they think is justice," said Melissa May, Flint resident and activist.
Defense attorney in Flint water case calls charges politically motivated
"I have to say that my surmise, is these charges are nothing more than an attempt by some to gain some type of a political advantage to take advantage of the situation," said Levine, the defense attorney for Baird.
Flint resident says it will never be enough after charges announced in water crisis
"It's hard to say - what's lives worth? It is never going to be enough," she said. "If we could get a sliver of justice I think it would bring hope to many that we need right now."
Former Flint Mayor calls Snyder charges a 'misdemeanor', alleges he covered up poisoning of city
The former mayor of Flint, Karen Weaver, calls the misdemeanor charges against former Gov. Rick Snyder a slap in the face to the residents of Flint.
Attorney General's Office charge ex-Michigan governor, 8 others in Flint Water Crisis probe
The Michigan Attorney General's Office has charged nine people, including ex-Governor Rick Snyder, in a wide-reaching probe of the Flint Water Crisis. One of the case's prosecutors called it "one of the largest criminal investigations" in the world.
Ex-Michigan Gov. Snyder charged in Flint water crisis
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect of duty stemming from an investigation of the Flint water crisis.