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Director of Michigan's Health Department Faces Involuntary Manslaughter Charge Over Flint Water Crisis (UPDATED)On Wednesday, Michigan’s Attorney General announced it will charge Nick Lyon, the Health and Human Services Director, with involuntary manslaughter for his role in the Flint water crisis. During the crisis, caused in part by substandard water treatment, 1. Although other government officials have faced criminal charges during ongoing investigations, Lyon is the highest- ranking state employee and the one with the most severe charge. Local outlet. Michigan Live reports that Attorney General Bill Schuette will charge Lyon with one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of misconduct in office. In 2. 01. 4, while Lyon was still HHS Director, Flint changed its primary water source from Lake Huron to the Flint River to cut costs.
Lyon is accused of being aware that the Flint River had higher than acceptable lead levels. Last April, Lyon testified that the spikes in lead detected in the Flint River in early 2. HHS. Although the EPA has determined that lead levels in the city have returned to acceptable standards, residents are still wary of drinking tap water. Flint is replacing lead pipes throughout the city and overhauling its water infrastructure, though the project will take at least until 2.
State employees confirm that Lyon is still the HHS director and will continue in the role as the criminal case proceeds. Lawyers for both officials say they plan to contest the charges. In a statement, Snyder voices support for both officials: Nick Lyon has been a strong leader at the Department of Health and Human Services for the past several years and remains completely committed to Flint’s recovery. Director Lyon and Dr. Eden Wells, like every other person who has been charged with a crime by Bill Schuette, are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Some state employees were charged over a year ago and have been suspended from work since that time. They still have not had their day in court.
That is not justice for Flint nor for those who have been charged. Director Lyon and Dr. Wells have been and continue to be instrumental in Flint’s recovery.
They have my full faith and confidence, and will remain on duty at DHHS.
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