Howard Srebnick
Coverage of Howard Srebnick in the Nexus archive.
- Florida man accused of cutting off diver's air supply in fight over coveted lobster diving spot
A confrontation over a lobster diving spot off Florida allegedly escalated when Michael Joseph Simpson was accused of intentionally shutting off an 18-year-old diver's air supply, leading to attempted murder charges. The incident occurred near Fisher Island during the annual mini season. Simpson later voluntarily surrendered and strongly denied the allegations in a statement.
- Man accused of shutting off juvenile lobster diver’s oxygen supply faces judge; attorney maintains client’s innocence
Michael Simpson, a 51-year-old South Florida man, faces a felony attempted murder charge after allegedly shutting off a juvenile lobster diver’s oxygen supply underwater. Simpson’s attorney claims innocence and states the state may pursue a different charge, while Simpson was granted $10,000 bail and is expected to be released.
- ‘Deeply disappointed:’ Victims’ loved ones react after George Pino acquitted of wrongdoing in fatal boat crash
George Pino was acquitted of manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured others. Victims' families expressed disappointment with the verdict but respected the judicial process.
- Prominent businessman learns fate in boat crash case that killed teen, maimed another
Miami real estate developer George Pino was acquitted of second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges related to a 2022 boat crash off Boca Chita Key that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left Katy Puig with permanent injuries. The jury found the collision with a channel marker was accidental, despite prosecutors arguing Pino operated the boat recklessly.
- After tearful, tense trial, closing arguments set for Monday in George Pino case
George Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured 17-year-old Katerina Puig. Prosecutors allege criminal negligence, while his defense claims the crash was an accident, with closing arguments set for Monday.
- Ahead of jury selection in fatal boat crash trial, judge deals blow to George Pino’s defense
A Miami-Dade judge ruled that statements from real estate mogul George Pino following a 2022 boat crash will be admissible in trial, denying defense requests to dismiss the case or move it out of Miami-Dade County. The crash killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and seriously injured another girl, with Pino facing charges of manslaughter and vessel homicide.