Miami Lobster Spot Dispute: Diver’s Air Cut Sparks Attempted Murder Charge
TL;DR
During a dispute over a Miami lobster fishing spot, 51-year-old Michael Joseph Simpson allegedly turned off a diver’s Brownie Third Lung air supply, leading to his arrest on second-degree attempted murder charges with a $10,000 bond; the July 29 incident unfolded as two boats clashed over a fishing location, with video showing Simpson returning to his boat after the air was cut and witnesses disputing the accusations.
- Man cut off diver’s air supply during dispute over Miami lobster fishing spot, report says NBC News
- Man cut off diver's air supply during dispute over Miami lobster fishing spot, report says NBC 6 South Florida
- Man accused of attempted murder for turning off diver’s air supply during lobster mini season: MDSO WPLG Local 10
- South Florida man accused of shutting off diver's air supply after confrontation during state's lobster mini season cbsnews.com
- Man charged with attempted murder after allegedly turning off oxygen system of lobster diver near Fisher Island WSVN
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