What to Know
- The defense on Wednesday will continue to call witness in the trial of George Pino, a prominent South Florida developer who was driving a boat during a fatal 2022 crash near Boca Chita Key.
- Pino is facing second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges for the crash that claimed the life of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left another teen, Katy Puig, with permanent injuries.
- Pino, 55, has pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence, calling the crash an accident.
- The previous days of the trial saw proceedings paused after Pino broke down in court, along with emotional testimony from Fernandez’s father. Jurors were also shown video of Fernandez being treated, were taken on Thursday to see the boat involved, and there was a tense exchange between prosecutor and George Pino.
Find live updates from the 8th day of the trial below.
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