Charges filed against Greek ferry crew for tardy passenger's death

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Charges filed against Greek ferry crew for tardy passenger's death
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A Greek ferry captain and three crew members have been charged with criminal offenses following the death of a passenger who was pushed into the sea while attempting to board a departing vessel in Piraeus. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, sparked outrage in Greece. The crew members are accused of pushing the tardy passenger off the ramp as the ferry was leaving, with the man subsequently drowning. The shipping minister condemned the crew's actions as illegal and ordered an investigation into the incident. The ferry company expressed sorrow for the death and pledged to conduct its own investigation.

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