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Captain Pleads Guilty to Sea Assault | New York City News
A former ship captain has pleaded guilty to five charges, including aggravated sexual abuse, after drugging and assaulting a 21-year-old U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet aboard his vessel in 2019. The survivor, present in court, heard the captain admit guilt to each charge. The case underscores the challenges of prosecuting sex crimes at sea, where jurisdiction and evidence collection are complicated. The captain, previously convicted in a similar case that was later overturned, now faces consequences as prosecutors and the academy reaffirm their commitment to survivor justice and cadet…
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