he's better known as rick snyder. until recently, he was the republican governor of the great state of michigan. and it's not every day that you see a former governor hauled before a judge to face criminal charges. in fact, in the state of michigan, it has never happened before. no michigan governor or former michigan governor has ever before been charged with a crime for his or her alleged conduct while serving as governor, until today. two-term republican governor rick snyder of michigan is charged with two counts of willful neglect of duty. he has pled not guilty. according to the indictment, rick snyder, quote, as governor of the state of michigan, a public officer, did willfully neglect his mandatory legal duty to protect citizens of the state against disaster and/or emergency, when the governor had notice of a threat of a disaster and/or emergency in the city of flint. flint, michigan's lead poisoning disaster, that manmade disaster, when rick snyder's state government poisoned an entire city with lead. and on t

we've learned a bit more about the $24.00 to flint michigan water crisis former governor rick snyder and other excellent officials may be indicted on criminal charges for their walls in connection with the crisis this could happen as soon as thursday party is trying to show that is has the latest on this story. the flint michigan water crisis may have started in 2014 but still many continue to deal with the impacts of that disaster to this day and now more than 6 years later a new investigation may lead to the arrests of several former state officials people work for me that let us all down today former michigan governor rick snyder and other exhibitions are facing possible state criminal charges in connection with the flint water scandal according to the associated press 2 people with knowledge of the plan prosecution said the attorney general's office has informed defense lawyers about the indictments in flint and told them to expect initial court appearances as soon as thursday night or a republican who has been out of office for years would be charged by the state attorney genera

john yang: among those charged, former governor rick snyder.d not guilty this morning to two misdemeanor charges of willful neglectf duty. each count carries up to a year in prison and a $1000 fine. his attorney called the charges wholly without merit. two others, including former state health director nick lyon, were each charged with nine counts each of involuntary manslaughter, felonies punishable by up to 15 years in prison. both pleaded not guilty to all counts. the indictments say they failed to protect the public health after state-appointed officials switched the city's water supply in 2014 from lake huron to the flint river in a cost-cutting move. the more corrosive river water damaged the city's aging pipes, causing lead to leach into the drinking water. ariana hawk's son suffered from blisters and skin rashes. when we visited her home in 2019, she told us the lingering effects included a loss of trust. are you angry? >> of course i'm angry. i am more upset and hurt. it is hurting because they are people we trust every day. john yang:

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we have not heard from rick snyder.terday, as news of the charges were breaking, that, quote, we believe there's no evidence to support any criminal charges against the governor. in addition to all of this, craig, in the last few months, there has been a $600 million civil settlement reached with those families impacted by this crisis. there's going to be a court-monitored compensation fund. the news this morning is that former governor rick snyder, the highest ranking official as part of this scandal, he has been charged with two counts of willful neglect of duty, two misdemeanors. we are monitoring the news conference to find out what else may be coming and also the results of that investigation that has taken several years. >> gabe gutierrez, again, on the flint water crisis and the charges that the former governor is facing. we will continue to listen to that news conference. we will pass along news to you as well. gabe, thank you. >>> president trump is about to face his second impeachment trial because that was ca

expected to be indicted as soon as thursday for their roles in the flint water crisis including rick snyderstate health director, though it is not clear what kind of charges they are facing. flint entered the national spotlight six years ago when in attempt to save money, the city switched its water source from lake huron to the flint river. the move ultimately lead to both state and national emergency declarations. the water supply for the city of 100,000 people became contaminated with lead from pipes along with bacteria for a deadly outbreak of legionnaires' disease that claim 12 lives. snyder has faced heavy criticism for his handling of the crisis but has maintained he responded to it as best as he could. >> if you were involved in something that didn't go right, if you had people beneath you that didn't do the things that could've avoided this or dealt with this problem that the first of all he should take responsibility. so i'm trying to stand up and take responsibility like our value system says we should. >> six years later, flint is still replacing its lead pipes that led to this

president-elect biden's agenda for his 100 days and the flint water crisis as former michigan governor rick snyder faces criminal charges. then we look at the ireasing radicalization of police offirs across the country. >> a lot of police departments have iored the fact any buaucraciehave become increasingly radicalized, extremist right-wing ideology. amy: plus, we look at president-elect biden's response to the insurrection. mr. biden: they were not protesters. do not dare call them protesters. they were a riotousmob, domestic terrorists. amy: the aclu is warning that biden's support of a new domestic terror law will end up being used to target black and brown people, not just white supremacists. all that and more, coming up. welcome to democracy now!, democracynow.org, the quarantine report. i'm amy goodman. the world health organization warned monday wealthy nations are hoarding covid-19 vaccines at the expense of the world's poor, leaving millions of elderly people vulnerable even as younger, healthy people in richer nations get vaccinated. the who chief dr. tedros adhanom ghebreyesus spoke mo

former michigan governor rick snyder pleading not guilty. >> interrupting because the president-elect is coming to the microphone let's listen to joe biden. >> took her last breath at home under the california sun in santa clara. she was 57 years old, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister she never knew she had the virus, at the time when most folks never heard about the virus. but just like that, she was gone and almost exactly one year later, nearly 400,000, 400,000 of our fellow americans have met the same cruel fate. countless family and friends left behind with unrelenting grief and guilt, anger and frustration, and the emptiness felt by the loss of life is compounded by the loss of our way of lif during this pandemic, millions of americans through no fault of their own have lost the dignity and respect that comes with a job and a paycheck millions of americans never thought they would be out of work many of them never even can envision the idea of facing eviction, waiting for hours in their cars to feed their families as they drive up to a food bank. millions have kept their

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michigan's former governor rick snyder now facing multiple charges for his role in that flint water casemember that scandal back in 2014. it killed 12 people. 80 more got sick because of water contamination. i will bring back gabe gutierrez, people who watch msnbc know we are committed to this story then. we are committed now. what is the governor facing charges and who else might be facing charges? >> reporter: hi there, as you mentioned former governor rick snyder now charged with two counts of willful neglect of duty and that is punishable by up to a year in prison and up to a $1,000 fine. he was actually arraigned a short time ago in michigan. his attorney saying that we believe there is no evidence to support any criminal charges against governor snyder, the former governor. , has yet to comment. as you mentioned, this is potentially huge news, especially when you consider that so many residents in flint in michigan and around the country were watching this case for so long. back in 2014, flint had switched its water supply from the detroit water system, of course, to the contaminat

the defendants include michigan's former governor rick snyder. in flint switched the city's water supply from detroit's water system to the flint river. that exposed residents to dangerous levels of lead. at least a dozen people died, more than 80 people got legionnaires disease, a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria in water. in a press conference on thursday, michigan's solicitor general said this about the charges against former governor snyder. >> let me be clear. there are no velvet ropes in our criminal justice system. nobody, no matter how powerful or well-connected, is above accountability when they commit a crime. >> joining us now is congressman dan kildee. he was born and raised in flint and represents the area in congress. congressman, good evening. >> thanks, joshua. thanks for having me on. >> what does justice look like in this case and do you expect justice to be done in this case? >> well, it remains to be seen whether justice will be done. i never get ahead of a criminal investigation or criminal charges. i think the pro

tonight, former michigan governor rick snyder is facing misdemeanor criminal charges of willful neglect of duty in the flint water scandal. thousands of children were exposed to dangerous levels of lead in 2014. er officials face felony charges in the death of nine people who got legionnaires disease. the former officials pleaded not guilty. still much more news ahead right here on "cbs evening news." a bipartisan effort to give a hero of the capitol hill assault the highest congressional honor. and we remember a legendary magician who thrilled audiences on the las vegas strip. maybe a couple throw pillows would help. get a strategy gut check from our trade desk. ♪ >> o'donnell: tonight some good news, house members from both parties are looking to honol old dalor h isf l hill. gdm veby er a rioters away from the senate chamber and toward police. legendaryafter battling pancreatic cancer. he was 81. siegfried and roy met in 1957 while working on a cruise ship. their show featuring rare white lions and tying, was one to have the most popular attractions on the vegas strip. roy horn, atta

. >> reporter: today, former michigan governor rick snyder pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges he willfully neglected his duty during the flint water crisis his lawyer calling it political persecution. eight other former officials and aides were also charged in connection with the scandal, two with involuntary manslaughter >> this case has nothing whatsoever to do with partisanship it has to do with human decency, resurrecting the complete abandonment of the people of flint and finally, finally holding people accountable. >> reporter: after the city of flint switched from the detroit water system to the contaminated flint river to cut costs in 2014, at least 12 people died. 80 others were sickened and thousands of children exposed to high levels of lead in their drinking water flint mother leann walters said she and her four children have been battling health problems for years and she has this message for those charged. >> how did you let the cries of a whole entire city go unnoticed? why did common sense not kick in to say something was wrong? >> reporter: governor snyder's l

then, "willful neglect"-- former governor of michigan rick snyder is charged with criminally mishandlingdestructive flint water crisis. and, cutting ties: a growing number of businesses distance themselves from the president and the republican party following last week's violent insurrection. >> this is significant that so many corporations would do this especially corporations, even

tonight, former michigan governor rick snyder is facing misdemeanor criminal charges of willful neglectthe flint water scandal. thousands of children wererg exposed to dangerous levels of lead in their tap water back in 2014. two former michigan health officials face felony charges of involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of nine people who got legionnaires disease. the former officials have all pleaded not guilty.lluch more hs news ahead right here on tonight's "cbs evening news." a bipartisan effort to give a hero of the capitol hill assault the highest congressional honor. and, we remember a legendary magician who thrilled audiences on the las vegas strip. on the las vegas strip. maybe a couple throw pillows would help. get a strategy gut check from our trade desk. ♪ >> o'donnell: tonight, some good news-- house members from both parties are looking to honor u.s. capitol police officer eugene goodman with a congressional gold medal for his congressional gold medal for hi heroism during the deadly storming of capitol hill. goodman, an iraq war veteran, likely saved lives by luring a

tonight, sources tell cbs news former michigan governor rick snyder is expected to face charges in the flint water scandal. the city's water was contaminated with lead in 2014. snyder has been accused of mishandling the crisis and covering up the dangers of the water supply. the city and state agreed last summer to pay nearly $650 million to flint residents for concern about the children in that city. all right, there is still much more news ahead on tonight's "cbs evening news." vice president-elect kamala harris on balancing impeachment and the biden agenda. awake for. once daily sunosi improves wakefulness in adults with excessive daytime sleepiness due to obstructive sleep apnea. sunosi worked for up to nine hours at 12 weeks in a clinical study. sunosi does not treat the cause of osa or take the place of your cpap. continue to use any treatments or devices as prescribed by your doctor. don't take sunosi if you've taken an maoi in the last 14 days. sunosi may increase blood pressure and heart rate, which can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, or death. tell

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the "detroit free press" reports former michigan governor rick snyder and other former officials arein the flint water scandal. snyder was governor in 2014 when flint switched its water source to the flint river to save money. the water was not treated properly. that allowed massive amounts of lead to be pumped into homes in the predominantly black city. the lead was also blamed for a deadly outbreak of leginnaires' disease. snyder has been accused of mishandling the crisis and covering up the dangers. >>> "the minneapolis star-tribune" says fired police officer derek chauvin will be tried separately in the death of george floyd. a state judge ordered chauvin to stand trial in march on charges of second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. three other fired officers charged in connection with floyd's death will be tried together in august. chauvin pressed his knee against floyd's next for several minutes in may while floyd was handcuffed facedown on the street. a community organizer in minneapolis says that the fight for justice will continue. >> we ne t t minneapolis police

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schultz was on this case from the get go here accompanied by his attorney former michigan governor rick snyder is seen in a booth in the genesee county jail pleading guilty vs zoom as he one of 9 charged is arraigned in the latest chapter of this sad flint waters story it's the 1st time in michigan history a current or former governor is facing criminal charges for alleged misconduct in office to counsel willful neglect of duty a misdemeanor each count punishable by up to a year in prison and a fine up to $1000.00 to catch you up here is the mercifully short version of this sad time line 2012 genesee county announces a plan for a new pipeline to deliver the clear glacial waters of lake huron 2014 after construction delays the state a point of emergency manager switches the city water sorest of the flint river without corrosion controls lead to leeches from old pipes discolored water smells and tastes bad the general motors plant discontinues using flint water as engine parts corrode due to high chlorine levels children test with high lead levels and it was later determined that some of those t

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. >> reporter: tonight, the former governor of michigan, rick snyder, charged in connection with the flint water crisis. >> any comment on the charges, governor snyder? >> reporter: years after toxic levels of lead were discovered in the city's water and an outbreak of legionnaire's disease killed at least 12. >> people of the state of michigan versus richard dale snyder. >> reporter: prosecutors charging snyder with two misdemeanor willful neglect of duty. he's pleaded not guilty. eight other state officials also facing charges, including two who are facing nine counts each of involuntary manslaughter. >> this case is about justice, truth, accountability, poisoned children, lost lives. >> reporter: the horrifying ordeal unfolding in this mostly black city of about 100,000 people when, to save money, the state's switched the city's water supply to come from the flint river. leeann walters was one of the first residents to ring the alarm. >> there are huge victories that have accomplished, but there's still a lot of work that needs to be done. >> reporter: nearly seven years later, ev

of michigan is facing criminal charges over the water contamination crisis in the city of flint rick snyder is accused the willfully neglect of duty at least 2012 people died in an outbreak of legionnaires' disease up to famed switch its water supply in 2014 in a bid to save money as a result the city's drinking water was found to be contaminated with toxic levels of lead and south korea's top court has upheld a 20 year prison sentence handed down to former president john q. and a for corruption box involvement in a large scale abuse of power and by scandal led to her removal from office those are the headlines coming up next on al-jazeera it's inside story. the war against code 19 as more countries start mass vaccination programs but the world health organization warns as rich nations benefit the poor ones will be left behind so how can we ensure protection for everyone this is inside story. hello and welcome to the program. the global rollout of copan $1000.00 vaccines is widening the divide between the world's rich and poor the united nations warns what it calls vaccine nationalism is on

he worked for then governor rick snyder who is facing charges of willful neglect of duty.hole flint water crisis is known as one of the worst man made environmental disasters in u.s. history. back to you. >>> i am kiet do. we are live in san jose taking a look at how the vaccine roll out is going in the bay area. as you can imagine it is better in some places than others. let's start in the north day. sonoma, home healthcare workers got first doses in a drive thrumass ssafe y. in concostpeople signedpoal. a it crashed omle tr t regist clara, there have b e-mail and texts that have been circulating with links to the cal vax website. that allowed people to book an appointment even though it was not their turn. about 100 people turned up at various sites around south bay and got turned away. santa clara county says they're working with the state to fix the problem. it was not clear if people were making an honest mistake or were trying to cut the line. >>> 6:56, time for a look at the other top stories. president trump has been impeached for the second time. >> he is the firs

. >>> cbs news has confirmed former michigan governor rick snyder is expected to be criminally chargedo left office two years ago would be the highest ranking public figure to be charged. now this case focuses on a decision that left the city with lead contaminated tap water believed to have caused a leginnaires' disease outbreak that killed at least 12 people. adriana diaz has covered the crisis since 2014. she looks now at the next step in this case. >>> when the papers are in our hands and we can see the charges and the evidence, then we'll believe it. [ chants ] >> reporter: flint residents like melissa maize say they've been let down by the state too many times to be anything but skeptical. officials had been charged before. but the charges were dropped after a new attorney general wanted to re-examine the case, frustrating residents. >> we demand not ask for, we demand that some criminal charges be brought against those that was a part of that. >> reporter: the new investigation led to these latest charges which could implicate former governor rick snyder. he was in office when s

national news now former michigan governor rick snyder has been told he will face criminal charges. >>following a new investigation of the flint water crisis. although it's not clear what charges he will face. snyder was governor when state officials in flint switched the city's water to the flint river in 2014 as a cost saving measure that move caused lead to spoil the water for nearly 100,000 residents. standards that she has released a statement downplaying a potential criminal prosecution as only a political move. and this just in to breaking news, the house of representatives in washington has just officially passed a resolution calling on vice president mike pence to invoke the 25th amendment and remove president trump from office, this is a live look at the capitol building in dc the vote was largely along party lines. 223 votes for it 205 against it. vice president pence earlier today in a statement said he is not going to invoke the 25th amendment and the resolution carries no legal weight here but it sets up impeachment tomorrow that comes the night before the house is goi

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for eczema symptom relief* gold bond champion your skin >>> this week former michigan governor rick snydered in question, the flint, michigan water crisis. snyder pleaded not guilty to two counts of willful neglect of duty. in 2014, a change in flint's water supply exposed the people there in a majority black city to dangerous, toxic levels of lead. michael moore was on the story then. he's still talking about it now. he has not reacted to this publicly. it reminds me of the phrase daniel patrick moynihan left us with. he left with us the phrase benign neglect. this seems more like human rights and health outrage. does this come as any solace to you? >> not at all. i'm shocked that he was charged with only two misdemeanors. he oversaw taking the city of flint off the pure water that came from lake huron and they wanted to save money and they wanted to make money by privatizing the water system and building a new i'm that to lake huron and charging more for it. that's what this is all about. and instead, they said let them drink from the flint river. we can save more money that way. and wha

that's according to senate documents obtained by the associated press >>> former michigan governor rick snyderlty to two charges of willful neglect of duty during the flint water crisis two former michigan health officials have been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of nine people. >>> and in wisconsin prosecutors are asking for tighter bond restrictions on kenosha blm shooter kyle rittenhouse photos show him using a white power symbol and posing with members of the proud boys last week you are up to date that's the news update this hour carl, back to you. >> all right, sue. we'll see you in an hour >>> poshmark is set to make its debut this morning, the latest indications suggested doubling at the open. joining us first on cnbc is the founder and ceo of poshmark manish chandra congratulations. thanks for being with us >> thanks for having me. it's a great day >> it is a good day for you, it looks like anyway. i want to talk about the business and the model and profitability and all of that. on the pricing first, i have to imagine you suspected you would get a nice pop at the

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. >> attorney general nessel, nine former michigan officials including former governor rick snyder chargedt week in connection with the flint water crisis. here's how two community activists reacted to the charges. >> it's a slap in the face. it is another example, similar to this civil settlement, that is -- that shows us that our lives don't matter. >> everybody is talking to us. no one is listening. because if dana nelson was listening to us it would have been more serious charges. >> attorney general, your response to their saying the charges don't go far enough. >> well, you know, as a prosecutor i will say this. just generally speaking, you know, criminal charges cannot be based on community outrage. it has to be based on the facts, the law, and the evidence. and that is really it. and so you know, even though i was involved in the civil settlements and not in the criminal charges because we do have a conflict in our office, i expect that the career prosecutors who handled these cases took into account in the 20 million documents that they looked at, the hundreds of devices, the hund

amy: back in the united states, former michigan governor rick snyder and eight other former officials were charged thursday in a sweeping criminal investigion into the flint water crisis. snyder faces two charges of willful neglect of duty, a misdemeanor. his former health director nicholas lyon faces nine felony counts of invontary manslaughter. in 2014, flint's unelected emergency manager, appointed by then-governor snyder, switched flint's water supply to the flint river as a cost-saving measure. the move has been linked to at least 12 deaths from an outbreak of legionnaires' disease and widespread lead poisoning in residents, including children, in the majority-black city. michigan's solicitor general fadwa hammoud spoke thursday. >> at this very moment, the people of flint continue to suffer from the categorical failure of public officials at all levels of government. who trampled upon their trust and evaded accountability for far too long. there are no velvet ropes in our criminal justice system. nobody, no matter how powerful or well-connected, is about accountability when they

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