The lead pipe replacement case was held in contempt by the federal judge

Flint, Michigan, held in contempt by federal judge for missing deadlines to replace lead pipes at center of water crisis. Judge: City has failed to meet deadlines imposed last year in court order outlining steps to replace service lines. Flint residents were exposed to dangerously high levels of lead.

Federal judge finds Flint, Michigan, in contempt for failure to comply with court order. Flint has been ordered to finish replacing its old lead water pipes. The city was ordered to replace its old water pipes with new water pipes in Flint. Flint is accused of ignoring a federal court order to replace the pipes.