Lucy Fernandez

Andres Fernandez, father of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez killed in a 2022 boating accident, advocates for boating safety ahead of the July 4 weekend. He emphasizes measures like avoiding alcohol for captains and ensuring life jackets are available, while promoting Lucy’s Law, which increases penalties for reckless vessel operation.

George Pino was acquitted of manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured others. Victims' families expressed disappointment with the verdict but respected the judicial process.

Miami real estate developer George Pino was acquitted of second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges related to a 2022 boat crash off Boca Chita Key that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left Katy Puig with permanent injuries. The jury found the collision with a channel marker was accidental, despite prosecutors arguing Pino operated the boat recklessly.

A jury found real estate developer George Pino not guilty on all charges related to a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured Katy Puig. Pino faced second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges, but the jury reached a decision in under two hours of deliberation.

Closing arguments have begun in the trial of George Pino, a real estate developer accused of vessel homicide and manslaughter following a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. The jury will determine if the crash was a tragic accident or a crime, with prosecutors and defense presenting conflicting narratives.

George Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges after a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured 17-year-old Katerina Puig. Prosecutors allege criminal negligence, while his defense claims the crash was an accident, with closing arguments set for Monday.

George Pino declined a lesser included offense instruction during his trial for manslaughter and vessel homicide, which is linked to a 2022 boating incident that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. Both the defense and prosecution are contesting specific phrasing in jury instructions to influence deliberations.

The trial of George Pino, a real estate developer accused in a 2022 boating crash that killed Lucy Fernandez and injured Kathy Puig, entered its ninth day. Pino’s defense claims the crash was a tragic accident caused by high tide obstructing his view, while prosecutors argue against this narrative. Key witnesses, including Lucy’s father Andy and a survivor who reviewed body camera footage, testified, and closing arguments may occur Thursday.

George Pino's criminal trial entered its eighth day with the defense emphasizing his concussion from a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. Testimony included accounts from Pino's wife and survivors, while prosecutors allege reckless operation involving speed and alcohol. Good Samaritans testified about Pino's actions post-crash.

The defense will present its final witnesses in George Pino's vessel homicide trial, where he is charged with manslaughter after a 2022 boat crash killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured others. Prosecutors allege Pino was reckless, while the defense claims an obstruction may have caused the crash. Passengers testified about the incident, including accounts of injuries and rescue efforts.

George Pino's defense team presented witnesses, including a passenger and navigational expert, during the seventh day of his trial for a 2022 boating accident that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. The defense argues high tide affected visibility, while prosecutors claim Pino had a clear view of the channel marker.

The trial for South Florida real estate mogul George Pino resumed as he faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges following a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured two others. The defense argued the state failed to prove negligence, while prosecutors claim Pino lost control of the boat near Boca Chita Key.

Boating expert Lt. Paul Alber and medical examiner Dr. David Garavan testified in the trial of George Pino, accused of a 2022 boating crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez. Alber analyzed GPS data showing the boat traveled 47 mph before impact, while defense arguments focused on high tide potentially obscuring a channel marker. Garavan confirmed Fernandez's cause of death as drowning.

Testimony continues in the vessel homicide trial of George Pino, accused of causing a boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured another girl. Prosecutors allege recklessness, while the defense claims the crash was accidental.

Jurors in the George Pino trial visited a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission facility to examine the boat involved in a crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured another girl. Pino faces manslaughter and vessel homicide charges, with his defense arguing the crash was an accident.

The trial of real estate developer George Pino, accused of causing the death of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez in a 2022 boating accident, entered its third day with testimony from a retired Marine Patrol officer and bodycam video evidence. The officer described arriving at the scene where Pino was present and Lucy was among three individuals taken for medical care before her death at a hospital.

Andy Fernandez, father of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez killed in a 2022 boat crash, testified in the trial of George Pino, who faces charges of manslaughter and vessel homicide. The crash, which also left Katerina Puig permanently disabled, occurred during a Labor Day celebration when Pino's boat struck a channel marker at 47 mph near Boca Chita Key. Pino's defense claims he was not reckless, while prosecutors argue he lost situational awareness.

The trial of George Pino, a real estate developer accused of manslaughter in a 2022 boating crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured Kathy Puig, is underway with opening statements. The incident occurred near Boca Chita Key, and the trial followed procedural delays requested by both the defense and prosecution.

George Pino, a real estate developer, is on trial for vessel homicide in the death of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez following a 2022 boat crash. A Miami-Dade judge denied last-minute requests to delay the trial, criticizing both defense and prosecution for procedural issues.

A jury was selected for the trial of George Pino, a real estate broker charged in a 2022 boat crash near Boca Chita Key that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured Katy Puig. The judge ruled the defense violated a court order by delaying evidence disclosure, but the trial will proceed as scheduled with opening statements set for Monday. Pino faces second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges and claims the crash was an accident.

Opening statements in the manslaughter and vessel homicide trial of South Florida real estate mogul George Pino could start as early as Monday. Pino, 55, faces charges linked to the September 2022 death of 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez, following a boat crash. Miami-Dade Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez approved a site visit for jurors to view the boat involved, with the trial expected to last into June.

Jury selection continues for George Pino's trial over a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez in Miami-Dade County. The crash involved Pino's boat, which struck a channel marker, and alcohol may have been a factor. Prospective jurors disclosed connections to schools and communities tied to the case.

George Pino, a real estate mogul, is on trial for manslaughter and vessel homicide following a 2022 boat crash near Boca Chita Key that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured another teen. The crash occurred during Memorial Day weekend, with dozens of empty liquor bottles found on the boat, leading to arguments over whether Pino was impaired.

A Miami-Dade judge ruled that statements from real estate mogul George Pino following a 2022 boat crash will be admissible in trial, denying defense requests to dismiss the case or move it out of Miami-Dade County. The crash killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and seriously injured another girl, with Pino facing charges of manslaughter and vessel homicide.

Jury selection begins for George Pino, a real estate broker accused of second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide in a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured Katy Puig. The defense’s motions to dismiss and relocate the trial were denied, and the case will proceed in Miami-Dade with potential prison time of up to 15 years if convicted.

Jury selection began for George Pino, a developer charged with second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide following a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and left Katy Puig disabled. The judge denied Pino's motion to dismiss, and he maintains his innocence, claiming the crash was an accident.

A South Florida developer, George Pino, faces second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide charges following a 2022 boat crash that killed 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and injured Katy Puig. A judge denied the defense's motion to dismiss the case, allowing the trial to proceed, with jury selection starting Monday.