By Ron Fonger
Flint - Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder’s claims of misconduct (click here) in the pending criminal case against him amount to nothing more than “an effort to distract from the atrocities that happened” during the Flint water crisis, prosecutors say.
Attorneys for Snyder filed a motion in Genesee District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 8, seeking a temporary halt in the production of documents seized by prosecutors, claiming there has been “a breathtaking and flagrant disregard” for his due process rights.
Snyder has pleaded not guilty to two counts of willful neglect of duty for his role in the water crisis -- misdemeanors that are punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Michigan Solicitor General Fadwa Hammoud and Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, who are leading the prosecution, said in a statement to MLive-The Flint Journal that they look forward to addressing claims made by Snyder’s legal team in court....
See, the State of Michigan is paying for Snyder's lawyers so there is a ridiculous stall tactic going on because Snyder has no defense. All Snyder has is excuses.
Every possible motion will be made and every possible legal stunt will be pulled by lawyers representing Snyder that still have a license to practice they obtained from a Cracker Jack's box.
So, this is the "state of justice" in Michigan. One man Grand Juries and excuses by lawyers to extend the conviction deadline. My, my, my. It is truly a state for and by the lawyer. Michigan has a profound corruption problem that extends to their local judges as well. My, my, my.
This is an article about the lawsuit between the Flint Superintendent and the school board. That is really bad when that happens.
By Dylan Goetz
Flint Community Schools Superintendent Anita Steward (click here) filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, Sept. 8, against the district’s Board of Education in Genesee County Circuit Court.
The lawsuit cites Steward’s contract, a warning the board imposed in June and the superintendent’s January evaluation. It alleges that board members violated the district’s bylaws and procedures by interfering with day-to-day operations and that board members “didn’t care” about bylaws or policies.
Steward reported these actions to now-fired district attorney Kendall Williams, claiming that the board created a hostile work environment and reported that she was being impeded and prevented from doing her job, according to the lawsuit.
Board President Carol McIntosh and board members Joyce Ellis-McNeal, Danielle Green and Laura MacIntyre are all named in the lawsuit. Adrian Walker, the only remaining active board member, is not named.
Attorney Tom Pabst, who is representing Steward, told MLive-The Flint Journal that the superintendent went on personal leave last week due to the pressure she felt from the board. Pabst said the board even attempted to fire her during leave.
“I am in my 70s right now and the reason I am still practicing law is to represent people like Anita -- who do the right thing and get pounded like a tent pick,” Pabst said. “I’m proud to represent her.”...
