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Italian Authorities Open Manslaughter Probe into Superyacht Sinking, Seven Dead Including Mike Lynch

Aug 24, 2024, 10:39 AM

Italian authorities have launched a manslaughter and negligent shipwreck investigation following the sinking of the Bayesian superyacht off the coast of Sicily. The incident resulted in the deaths of seven individuals, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah. The yacht capsized during a storm, prompting prosecutors to examine potential culpable homicide. The investigation is led by Ambrogio Cartosio, the public prosecutor of Termini Imerese, as officials seek to determine the circumstances and responsibilities surrounding the tragedy.