‘It’s a complete misunderstanding’: Man accused of shutting off juvenile diver’s oxygen supply says he did nothing wrong

Michael Simpson, who was charged with attempted second-degree murder for allegedly shutting off a juvenile diver's oxygen supply while lobster diving off Fisher Island, claims the charges are a 'complete misunderstanding.' He disputes the accusers’ version of events and suggests the recorded incident actually shows another diver tugging the rope attached to the breathing device during an altercation. Simpson contends that his group was reacting to accusations from a combative group who were territorial over their diving spot.