LANSING, MI (MPRN)-- There’s a new attorney in charge of the criminal cases surrounding the Flint water crisis.
Fadwa Hammoud was just appointed as Michigan’s new Solicitor General. Within hours of that announcement, the Attorney General’s office said Hammoud would also be taking on the role of lead attorney in the Flint water crisis criminal cases.
The investigation into the administration of former Governor Rick Snyder was started by former Attorney General Bill Schuette. He had appointed Todd Flood as a “special prosecutor.” He’ll stay on and report to Hammoud.
Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement that these cases have gone on for too long and it’s time for a resolution and justice for Flint residents.
Nessel said, “This department has spent millions of dollars on these cases and our state residents deserve assurance that these cases are handled properly.”
Hammoud is a former prosecuting attorney.