AG Nessel Asks Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy To Take Over Flint Cases

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During her campaign, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel criticized the way an attorney appointed by her Republican predecessor handled the crimininal investigation into the Flint water crisis.

Now, just three days into her new role, Nessel is hoping to shake things up in a big way. This afternoon, she announced that she's asked Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy to replace special counsel Todd Flood.

WDIV reports:

“I have total confidence in Prosecutor Worthy and her office,” said Nessel, “and there is no one whose opinion I value more when it comes to the complexity and importance of these cases. We are hoping to have a response from Prosecutor Worthy regarding acceptance of these cases soon.”

In a statement, the AG's office said Nessel has provided Worthy with the relevant materials related to the cases and has requested that her office take over the prosecution of the criminal cases on behalf of the Attorney General’s office, which is currently represented by private attorney Todd Flood.

Flood had been appointed to prosecute the cases by former AG Schuette due to conflicts created by the Department of Attorney General defending the state in civil cases brought by Flint residents.

Fifteen government officials have been criminally charged in connection with the Flint water crisis. Six have reached plea deals and the rest are waiting to learn whether they'll stand trial.

Read more: http://www.deadlinedetroit.com/articles/21364/ag_nessel_asks_wayne_county_prosecutor_kym_worthy_to_take_over_flint_cases

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1. Every dime that those convicted have should

Go to making restitution to those affected.