Ticker: Italian prosecutors open shipwreck and manslaughter investigation into superyacht sinking

Prosecutors in Italy have opened an investigation into culpable shipwreck and multiple manslaughter after a superyacht capsized during a storm off the coast of Sicily, killing seven people. They included British tech magnate Mike Lynch and his daughter.

Prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio said no suspect has been identified as of now. He said his team will carefully consider each possible element of responsibility. Investigators were also asked why the crew was almost entirely saved except for the chef while six passengers remained trapped in the hull.

“For me, it is probable that offences were committed, that it could be a case of manslaughter, but we can only establish that if you give us the time to investigate,” he said.

The main question investigators are focusing on is how a sailing vessel deemed “unsinkable” by its manufacturer, Italian shipyard Perini Navi, sank while a nearby sailboat remained largely unscathed.

Romanian authorities tow vehicles from Andrew Tate’s home after new human trafficking allegations

Romanian authorities have towed away luxury vehicles from the home of the divisive social media personality Andrew Tate. The seizure on Saturday came days after he was placed under house arrest following new human trafficking allegations.

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate are dual British-U.S. citizens with millions of followers on social media and known for their misogynistic views. They are already awaiting trial in Romania along with two women. They were charged with human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to exploit women. Andrew Tate was also charged with rape in that case. The seizure of the luxury vehicles came two days after Romanian authorities conducted raids and detained six people including the Tate brothers.

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