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Man accused of shutting off juvenile lobster diver’s oxygen supply faces judge; attorney maintains client’s innocence
Michael Simpson, a 51-year-old South Florida man, faces a felony attempted murder charge after allegedly shutting off a juvenile lobster diver’s oxygen supply underwater. Simpson’s attorney claims innocence and states the state may pursue a different charge, while Simpson was granted $10,000 bail and is expected to be released.
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