- The Michigan Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that a judge does not have the authority to issue indictments under century-old legislation.
- Former Gov. Rick Snyder and those charged by Genesee County Judge David Newblatt are covered by the ruling.
- Fadwa Hammoud, who however led the criminal investigation did not adhere to conventional procedure.
As a result of the state’s Supreme Court ruling on Tuesday. A court does not have the authority to issue indictments under century-old legislation. State laws authorize a judge to investigate subpoena witnesses and issue arrest warrants. Moreover, Snyder’s legal team and the office of Attorney General Dana Nessel looked into the crimes that however committed when lead entered Flint water crisis eight years ago.
As a one-judge grand jury, the court stated in a 6-0 opinion, that they “do not authorize the judge to issue indictments.”
Attorney Chip Chamberlain for Lyon claimed, “This wasn’t even a close case. It was six-zip.”
“It was based on a straightforward reading of the law. They however unsuccessful in their attempts.”
According to reports, Fadwa Hammoud, who however given the responsibility of leading the criminal investigation did not adhere to a conventional procedure.
The Supreme Court stated on Tuesday that it seems the power of a judge conducting an investigation to issue an indictment.
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Two counts of willful neglect of duty, which are misdemeanors however brought against Snyder.
From 2011 through 2018, the Republican governor presided over the state.
Nine Legionnaires’ disease-related deaths were the cause of charges of involuntary manslaughter against Lyon and Michigan’s previous top medical officer.
Separately, Michigan has agreed to pay people and property owners in Flint $600 million.
