Conception Boat Captain Faces Neglect Trial in Deadly Fire
The trial of Conception Captain Jerry Boylan, who is facing charges of neglect in relation to a boat fire that killed 34 people, has begun in Los Angeles. Prosecutors argue that Boylan could have prevented the deaths if he had followed Coast Guard rules, such as keeping a night patrol and training the crew on fire response. They also claim that Boylan was the first to jump ship and did not do enough to fight the fire. Defense attorneys argue that Boylan did everything he could to save the passengers and crew, and that he jumped off the ship when flames became overwhelming. The trial marks a long-awaited step towards accountability for the families of the victims.
