Michigan Supreme Court Declines to Revive Flint Water Crisis Charges Against Former Governor Rick Snyder

Court's decision marks end of efforts to hold officials accountable for public health crisis; prosecutors to release full report on their efforts in 2024.

The Michigan Supreme Court has declined to revive charges against former Governor Rick Snyder in connection with the Flint water crisis, marking what prosecutors describe as the end of their efforts to hold public officials accountable for the public health catastrophe.
Snyder had been charged with two counts of willful neglect of duty regarding the water crisis, but the charges were dismissed after the state Supreme Court took issue with the indictment procedure used in the case.
As a result of the court's decision not to revive the case against Snyder, prosecutors stated they have no option left but to consider the Flint Water Prosecutions closed.
Although criminal charges will not be pursued, civil litigation remains unaffected. Earlier in the year, Flint residents were awarded over $600 million in a settlement.
Prosecutors intend to release a comprehensive report in 2024 outlining their efforts to prosecute those involved in the crisis.