Coast Guard refers fatal sailboat crash to DOJ for possible manslaughter charges

Name: Coast Guard refers fatal sailboat crash to DOJ for possible manslaughter charges
Uploaded: 2025-10-30T18:38:00-0400
Duration: 2 min 18 s
Description: The U.S. Coast Guard is referring its investigation into a deadly sailboat crash to the U.S. Department of Justice, potentially paving the way for criminal charges. The crash, which occurred in July and involved a barge, killed three girls who were attending a summer camp. Officials are considering federal seaman’s manslaughter charges against those involved.

The U.S. Coast Guard is referring its investigation into a deadly sailboat crash to the U.S. Department of Justice, potentially paving the way for criminal charges. The crash, which occurred in July and involved a barge, killed three girls who were attending a summer camp. Officials are considering federal seaman’s manslaughter charges against those involved.