@True_crimefans That is not what this trial is about. He is on trial for manslaughter and vessel homicide, 2 very different charges than giving minors alcohol. Also, Lucy’s parents were there and saw all the girls drinking. If her dad was concerned, he could have taken her home with him.
@JimMcnutty The state paid experts. The defense paid experts. That’s called a trial. He had a huge head laceration, lost consciousness, and was diagnosed with a concussion. Discussing whether that affected his memory isn’t some wild conspiracy- it’s a legitimate medical question to consider.
@JackLinFLL Lucy’s parents were onboard with underage drinking, they drank themselves, saw Pino drinking and still left their daughter on that boat. They can’t cry negligence after the fact.
@quidpro53581632 No one is saying the victims’ injuries weren’t horrific. The question is whether a man with a documented concussion, loss of consciousness, and head trauma was intentionally lying or had impaired memory after the crash. Those are two very different things.
@K9_Suriel@Just__Joe_@espinallawfirm Which decisions exactly? Details are important when charging someone with manslaughter. Being responsible for a boat accident doesn’t make you guilty of every crime they charge you for
@khadijahrbz The defense isn’t arguing that a concussion excuses negligence. They’re arguing that he suffered a concussion in the crash, which explains inconsistencies in his recollection and supports that he wasn’t intentionally lying about how the accident happened.
@JimMcnutty He already accepted civil responsibility and gave up all of his life savings. The criminal case isn’t about whether the accident happened- it’s about whether the state can prove the specific criminal charges beyond a reasonable doubt. Those are two completely different questions.