70-year-old Captain Jerry Boylan sentenced to 4 years.

Captain Jerry Boylan, who oversaw the doomed scuba dive boat Conception that caught fire in 2019, killing 33 passengers and one crew member, has been sentenced to four years in prison for "seaman's manslaughter". Boylan, 70, faced a maximum of 10 years in federal prison. The tragic event prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform, and numerous ongoing lawsuits.

May 02, 2024
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