August 24th 2024.
A tragic event has unfolded in Italy as a luxury yacht, the Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily, resulting in the deaths of seven people. The incident has sparked a manslaughter investigation led by Italian prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio. During a press conference held at the court in Termini Imerese, Cartosio stated that their office has launched an initial inquiry into the incident, with the focus on determining if any individuals are culpable for the loss of life.
Among those who lost their lives were British tech mogul Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah. Their bodies were recovered after the yacht sank near Porticello early Monday morning. When asked about the crew's actions, Cartosio explained that they are specifically looking into why most of the crew members left the sinking yacht while some guests remained onboard.
The prosecutor added that the investigation is also considering the extent of the crew's knowledge and whether they properly warned all passengers about the sinking yacht. He acknowledged that there are still many questions surrounding the incident, but their primary focus at the moment is gathering as much information as possible from the crew members and survivors.
As for the legal obligations of those involved, prosecutors clarified that there is no requirement for the captain, crew, or passengers to remain in Italy. However, they do expect full cooperation from all parties involved in the investigation.
When asked about a black box on the yacht, prosecutors stated that their main priority has been recovering the missing individuals. Therefore, they have not yet conducted a search for a black box, if one exists. This search will take place once the yacht is recovered.
During the press conference, it was also revealed that autopsies have not yet been performed on the recovered bodies. The first body to be found was that of Recaldo Thomas, a Canadian-Antiguan chef working on the Bayesian. The bodies of Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy Bloomer, Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo, and his wife Neda Morvillo were also later recovered from the wreckage.
In the midst of this tragic event, the Lynch family released a statement expressing their devastation and shock. They are currently being comforted by loved ones and have requested privacy during this difficult time. They also expressed their gratitude to the Italian coastguard and emergency services for their efforts in the rescue.
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