The individual convicted for intentionally causing a levee breach that contributed significantly to the devastating Great Flood of 1993 in the American Midwest was James Scott.
James Scott was accused and subsequently convicted of deliberately removing sandbags from a levee near West Alton, Missouri. This act led to a breach that allowed floodwaters from the Mississippi River to inundate a vast area, exacerbating the flood's impact on numerous agricultural lands and communities in the region.
Here are some key details regarding his case:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Criminal Charge | Causing a catastrophe |
| Original Conviction Date | November 4, 1994 |
| Conviction Status | Overturned February 25, 1997; Reinstated April 30, 1998 |
| Penalty | 20 years to life |
| Spouse (at the time) | Suzie Scott (divorced) |
