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Enforcement action

Flint — criminal proceedings against state officials

Michigan Attorney General action against State and city officials: Charges relating to the decisions and conduct surrounding the Flint water crisis, including involuntary manslaughter charges connected to the Legionnaires’ outbreak.

United Statesenforcement

Key facts

Regulator or court
Michigan Attorney General
Subject
State and city officials
Date
2021-01-14

Outcome

Proceedings were protracted and subject to procedural challenge; several charges were subsequently dismissed on jurisdictional grounds.

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