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Boater Accused of Cutting Off Diver's Air | Lafayette Louisiana News
A Florida boater named Michael Simpson is facing felony attempted murder charges after allegedly sabotaging a teenager’s diving air supply during a lobster dive—though he denies everything, calling the accusations a lie and insisting he only moved his own boat. The teen was pulled from the water disoriented and struggling to breathe. Simpson, who’s part of a boater safety task force, says being portrayed as a monster is devastating and claims no motive for such an act. Authorities haven’t commented on his role in the safety group amid conflicting reports and an ongoing investigation. Listen…
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