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Murder Charges in Guyana’s MV Barima Tragedy | Guyana News
Seventy-two murder charges against the captain and two crew members of the MV Barima—Guyana’s deadliest maritime disaster, claiming over 70 lives—are sparking fierce debate. Defense lawyers argue the charges are premature, legally shaky, and could sabotage the Commission of Inquiry by forcing the captain to testify under criminal threat. Critics warn the move may be a tactic to silence witnesses or deflect blame from systemic failures, while prosecutors insist the charges are justified and can proceed alongside the inquiry. The real question: Is this about justice—or covering up deeper…
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