And the next flood, we will begin anew. To search for dead bodies. To clear debris. To wring our hands. To bury our dead. And to rebuild. Likely in floodplains.
Negligent homicide, child endangerment, fraud (pressuring FEMA to change floodplain lines to get flood insurance), maybe even RICO.
But both district attorneys in the region are Republicans. What are the odds they’ll pursue criminal prosecution?
It will likely take civil lawsuits that bankrupt the owners of Camp Mystic and County Commissioners. Any other place would prosecute for criminal acts. Unlikely in Texas.
The local authority analysis is damning. Looks like negligent homicide to me.
Negligent homicide, child endangerment, fraud (pressuring FEMA to change floodplain lines to get flood insurance), maybe even RICO.
But both district attorneys in the region are Republicans. What are the odds they’ll pursue criminal prosecution?
It will likely take civil lawsuits that bankrupt the owners of Camp Mystic and County Commissioners. Any other place would prosecute for criminal acts. Unlikely in Texas.