Flashpoint 4/23/2017: Female genital mutilation as a cultural practice, Detroit water shutoffs

This episode of Flashpoint contains some adult subject matter

VIEWER DISCRETION: This episode of Flashpoint contains some adult subject matter.

On this edition of Flashpoint, we discuss the cultural significance of the practice, the dangers and the medical ethics.

The country’s first federal case of female genital mutilation is brought against doctors from Metro-Detroit.

Then, Detroit Water and Sewerage Director Gary Brown on the latest round of water shutoffs.

 


About the Author:

Devin Scillian is equally at home on your television, on your bookshelf, and on your stereo. Devin anchors the evening newscasts for Local 4. Additionally, he moderates Flashpoint, Local 4's Sunday morning news program. He is also a best-selling author of children's books, and an award-winning musician and songwriter.