Greek Ferry Crew Charged with Homicide After Pushing Tardy Passenger into Sea
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A Greek ferry captain and three crew members are facing criminal charges, including homicide, after a crew member pushed a tardy passenger into the sea as he tried to board the departing vessel in Greece's main port of Piraeus. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, sparked outrage across the country. The crew appeared to do nothing to help the passenger, who was later pronounced dead. The Greek minister for merchant marine expressed shock and sorrow over the incident, while the prime minister condemned the crew members' actions. The ferry company has pledged to cooperate with authorities and conduct an investigation.
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