> This is more about holding government officials individually accountable. The state can also file criminal charges against the officials, although given that

> This is more about holding government officials individually accountable. The state can also file criminal charges against the officials, although given that the Flint water crisis didn't result in any criminal convictions despite the evidence, I'm not holding my breath. Not to mention that the state could choose _not_ to file charges. In which case, what avenue for justice is left? Financial compensation is only part of it.