in 2014, flint's unelected emergency manager, appointed by then-governor rick snyder, switched the city'ster supply to the flint river as a cost-saving measure. the move was linked to at least 12 deaths and widespread lead poisoning in residents, including children, in the majority-black city. the settlement makes money available to all of flint's children, as well as adults who can show an injury, some business owners, and anyone who paid for polluted water. plaintiffs' attorney trachelle young hailed the settlement. >> today is a day where there is actual accountability for the flint residence. this iseally a result because we as a community stood up. we as community activists, wes pastors and ministers of justice, we as residents, concerned citizens, parents -- we came together and said we are not going to sit here and allow them to treat us as if we don't matter. amy: to see our documentary " thirsty for democracy: the poisoning of an american city," go to democracynow.org. in aviation news, boeing has admitted responsibility for the 2019 crash of its 737 max ethiopian airlines jet an