Justice
Will Anyone Be Held at Fault Over Flint?
As the Michigan city’s water crisis drags on, the state’s highest-ranking health official faces criminal charges. But he’s still on the job.
It’s been well over four years since the drinking water crisis began in Flint, Michigan. But when residents say that it isn’t over yet, they point to the corroded pipes across the city that are still being replaced, which is why many continue to use bottled water and filters.
They also point to the courts: This may have been a man-made disaster, but will any person ever be held responsible for it?