Tearful Moment in Court as Florida Developer Faces Teen-Death Boat Crash Trial
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A Florida real estate developer, George Pino, broke down crying in court during opening statements of his trial for a 2022 Biscayne Bay boat crash that killed 17-year-old Luciana Fernandez and injured others. The judge dismissed the jury for the day after Pino sobbed and appeared distressed. Prosecutors say Pino lied to police and violated boating laws; the defense says it was a tragic accident and that he was not intoxicated. Records note 61 empty alcohol bottles were found on the boat, and Pino faces second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges as the trial continues.
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