A judge in Missouri has recommended that federal charges be dismissed against the three men charged in connection with the sinking of a duck boat that killed 17 people.
The boat sank on July 19, 2018, in Table Rock Lake near Branson, a popular family vacation spot. Amphibious duck boats can give passenger tours on water and on land. NTSB faults duck boat company for sinking that killed 17 peopleScott McKee, Curtis Lanham and Charles Baltzell were charged in a 47-count indictment that was unsealed in June 2019. McKee was the boat's captain in 2018.
A survivor from the duck boat tragedy talks about the 9 relatives she lost 02:11The judge also recommended other remaining motions that are pending be"denied as moot."CNN has reached out to US Department of Justice attorneys for response. One of the reasons Rush listed for dismissing the indictment was that Table Rock Lake is not considered navigable as a matter of admiralty law, according to an Eighth Circuit precedent.
Absolutely discusting
Why did he drop the charges? Is he a corrupt judge too?
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Jehovah please bless the family that was involved in all the children please take them into your loving arms wrapped them around your protective wings forgive them of sins that they have committed. May the babies rest peacefully in the bosom of Jehovah
Why?
Would any other amusement venue be cleared of negligence that resulted in the death of patrons?
We visited and prayed for all involved.
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And now one of the mens’ reactions...
USA DOES NOT TRUST JOEBIDEN FOR UNITY. TODAYS' POLLING
Whyt privilege
'an aberrant wind and rain storm known as a derecho where the wind preceded the storm front by seven to eight miles,' We have seen the Devastation these storms can bring
Why aren’t you reporting this. Because you are FAKE NEWS!
The fact that they 'reengineered' the 70 year old ducks to fit more people in them.. and didnt use engineers would be why they should all be put under the prison
What?
It was a terrible mistake that that had even more terrible consequences. People treat them as though they murdered people. It's just a horrible thing that they have to live with.
What?
WOW!.....that's messed up.....the captain of that vessel is responsible for EVERYTHING!.
It could be that the Judge was trying handle the case with cautions? And maintain fairness in a way.
Nope charge them to the fullest extent of the law! Ohh wait the law is only applied to people of color in the United States
Water is scary. There are things living in it and can eat you.
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