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Boat Capsizing, Loss of Life, Legal Fallout | New York City News
A boat capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her baby — a tragedy that’s now at the center of a high-stakes legal drama. The operator, Manuel Hernandez from El Salvador, entered the U.S. in 2007 through Texas and allegedly lied to border agents, claiming citizenship. Now held by ICE, he faces 13 counts of reckless endangerment for allegedly overloading the vessel. Though briefly released after initial court proceedings, he’s back in custody awaiting trial — and likely deportation once his case is resolved. A heartbreaking reminder of human cost when safety is ignored. Listen in…
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