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Boat Captain Charged Following Fatal Capsizing in New York Harbor
Just the facts
Manuel Hernandez faces 13 counts of reckless endangerment after his vessel overturned in New York Harbor on Saturday evening. A 27-year-old woman and her 5-month-old daughter died during the incident. Law enforcement and maritime investigators are examining whether the vessel was operating as an unlicensed illegal commercial charter.
Why this is news
Authorities arrested 46-year-old boat captain Manuel Hernandez following a vessel capsizing near the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor that resulted in two deaths.
Developments timeline
- Federal prosecutors in Manhattan charged 46-year-old boat operator Manuel Hernandez with causing two deaths through misconduct or neglect after moving the case to federal court.
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