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Chemical Company President Charged in Flint River Oil Spill

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The president of a chemical company has been charged in connection with the unauthorized discharge of oil that stained the Flint River in Michigan over two years ago.

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Rajinder Singh Minhas, 60, of Rochester, Michigan, was arrested and arraigned last week on charges of falsely altering a public record, substantial endangerment to the public, discharge of injurious substance to waters of the state, false statements and omissions regarding air pollution control and other charges, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said Monday.

Minhas also served as director and treasurer of Flint-based Lockhart Chemical which manufactures coatings, metalworking additives, hydraulic fluids and lubricants.June 15, 2022. The spill came from a storm sewer that discharges into the river, a spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy said at the time.Officials said Flint’s drinking water was not threatened.

Minhas has been released on a personal bond and is due back in court Jan. 2 for a probable cause conference, according to court records. The Associated Press attempted Monday to reach Lockhart Chemical for comment but the telephone number listed for the company was disconnected. A voicemail seeking comment was left Monday afternoon for Minhas’ attorney.

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