Minyvonne Burke and Associated Press
The Department of Attorney General said in a press release on Thursday that the decision to dismiss the charges is"not a determination of any defendant’s criminal responsibility" and stems from concerns over how the Office of Special Counsel handled the investigation.According to officials, the OSC"entered into agreements that gave private law firms" a role in deciding what information would be turned over to law enforcement.
Special agent Jeff Seipenko told a judge that Lyon was made aware of the outbreak in January 2015 but did not alert the public until nearly a year later. Seipenko said Lyon's failure to tell the public resulted in at least one person dying. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Thursday that she supports Hammoud and Worthy's decision to dismiss the charges if it helps them conduct a"comprehensive and complete investigation."
Of course they did, sovereign immunity and all.
Watch Rachel Maddow and it was clearly explained. These criminals will have their day. The prosecution was setup to fail by the republicans and design to protect themselves. The investigation was flawed, it has been corrected. And cases will proceed.
In other words, they just swept all the mismanagement and fraudulent testimony under the rug. Where did all those funds appropriated for the management of the water system go? Please remind us.
Democrats are so corrupt as they poison US citizens in Flint
Wow. Appalling.
Wtf
Using private law firms to decide what evidence is permitted is wrong, and shady as hell, the evidence is evidence/facts and all should be presented!!!
Outrageous incompetence.
And that is how the justice system works?
Class action civil lawsuits are in order. Flint
They did? Relax it's JohnMcCainDay
😠
What the fk
The new AG & prosecutors (Dems) looked at the investigations their predecessors (Repubs) did. Those investigations were found to be, ah, wanting. Therefore, the new prosecutors asked to have the charges dismissed without prejudice. That means they can reopen the case later.
Wow, you’re liberals strike again.
Absolute bullshit.
There was something suspicious about how the investigation was handled - v likely they may bring additional charges to more individuals.
“State absolves state of all wrongdoing in poisoning of local water supply”
That sounds like GOP Trump type thing. Hurt and destroy lives and just deny it so you are never responsible for anything. Hope those people are very upset.
That is some bs there!!!
WTH
Why!!!!!
Good old dem run cities!
How is this possible?
😏🤔😠 hmmmm
Another sad day in America. I’m sorry to hear about this news. My heart goes out to the ppl in Flint
WTF.....oh yeah, they’re republicans
Now, have their governor, not President Trump, resolve their water issues..
What the Hell?!
Look no further then the city Government. Then the State of Michigan. All States have their own EPA It was dirty for years. So dont blames Trump's EPA
Outrageous! Outrageous! Outrageous!
WTF?
Not to worry , once we have a real AG, these people will be charged and held Responsible
Wow
Those charged must be Democrats
If they dismiss all charges in a crime where 12 people died, they're not really prosecutors, are they? Oh wait! They only prosecute poor people because poor people have nothing to trade. Sooner or later, Gov. Rick Snyder will find himself on the business end of karma.
Kind of a disingenuous post. First one wasn’t good enough? They’re ending the current prosecution with an eye on a new expanded investigation. I love you but this isn’t responsible reporting.
ShameonMIProsecutors NoJusticeForFlint NoJusticeForFlint TimeToCleanHouse
This is exactly what the main problem is in politics. There is absolutely no accountability. This is the same reason that Hilary is still walking around free. This is absolutely ridiculous!!! Our legal system is gone. We are in huge trouble
Really, so the poisoning of thousands of people deserves no punishment?
WTF
Omg!!🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
Seems out of the blue given that it was just last week that warrants were issued to look at Rick Snyders cell phone records.
Republicans again!!!!
I smell corruption
Washing truth with dirty contaminated water on children health.
Good.
Another crime committed in plain site and all these assholes get away with it.
Figures. In the US it isn’t a justice system it’s a let’s make deal system. The more money you have, the better a deal you can negotiate.
Sheeiiiiitttt! They wouldn’t have done that if it was white people who got sick from that pisswater! whiteprivelege
That's so damn wrong BUT it is Michigan so I'm not surprised .
The fix was in?
Terrible miscarriage of justice
NO THEY HAVENT They are revising it. Why, because there are more ppl involved. This court Room will need a lot more seats.
Wait, what
That doesn't mean no one was guilty of damaging children's brains permanently or lowering the standard of living for the whole community. A miscarriage of justice.
Go after the bastards for civil damages!!
Another disheartening example of the societal climate we currently live in. I can’t remember a time where this country has been so willing to not hold wrong-doers accountable for their horrible actions.
WTF
Mni Wiconi !
Something more than just the water is rotten in MI.
WHAT !!!!!
Embarrassing for your AG. He tried to do some kind of spin to say things went well. Don’t buy it.
Fix that headline. They're starting a new investigation.
That’s just not right . Where’s the justice in that
What time did the president call for that one?
haydentiff Wow.
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