Twelve-Year-Old Faces Charges After Fishing Tragedy | Bahamas News

Bahamas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A twelve-year-old boy faces charges for negligent death after his friend drowned during a fishing trip — but his father won’t be charged, despite owning the boat, because evidence shows the teen took it without permission. The case reignites debate over parental accountability: should parents be criminally liable when kids make dangerous choices? Legal experts clarify that parents are only held responsible if their own actions or negligence directly contributed to the crime. This follows a similar case where an eight-year-old was shot, prompting the Attorney General to stress that culpability…