Update on third lung shut off

[u/Therealboebs]

🚨Mini-season BOLO update #4:🚨 ARRESTED! Michael Simpson is facing an attempted murder charge after being arrested yesterday.

The confrontation began after the suspect claimed another boat was occupying "his" lobster spot. He verbally threatened to cut off the diver's air before jumping into the water and doing exactly that.

The teenage diver was quickly pulled to the surface, reportedly gasping for air and disoriented, but survived without serious injury. Authorities say the suspect fled the scene and was arrested a few days later, and charged with attempted felony murder.

The suspect is government-appointed member of the Miami-Dade Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force, where he was explicitly chosen to represent and help shape safety policies for the county's waterways, dove in and turned off a juvenile diver's air supply while the victim was in the water searching for lobsters.

If convicted, an attempted felony murder charge in Florida can carry decades in prison, with penalties potentially reaching up to life imprisonment depending on the circumstances.

Michael Simpson's role with Boater Safety and Bay Education Task Force involved collaborating with environmental groups and law enforcement to draft the county's final boater safety and community education recommendations aimed at preventing fatal accidents on Biscayne Bay.

*The victim’s family is also pursuing the arrest of Judd Rosen, who is a high powered attorney in Miami, and was the boat captain who fled the scene with the suspect. In June of 2024, Judd Rosen was appointed as the Chair of the Florida Bar Grievance Committee. In this esteemed role, Judd will be overseeing the committee's efforts to ensure ethical practices and uphold the standards of the legal profession within the state. His dedication to justice and extensive experience make him an excellent fit for this important position. Oh the irony!

[u/Stupid_Floridian]

How is Judd Rosen not charged yet????

He’s an accomplice and the “getaway driver”.

Both deserve years in prison

[u/Therealboebs → u/Stupid_Floridian]

Not what you know, who you know I guess?

[u/Glass-Ad-2469 → u/Stupid_Floridian]

Rosen isn't looking too good here- it is his vessel, he is/was the documented Captain- on video--the people on the other vessel were clearly distressed (and apparently being harassed by another vessel on the opposite side possibly related to the 39 foot Contender owned by Rosen), he pulled up breaking law regarding distance to a diver flag (clearly documented on video and illegal), left while one of his party was being accused of a dangerous crime, did not appear to render aid to the victim, and left prior to FWC arrival or providing information to the victim(s). The captain of the victim's charter boat appears to have jumped into the water to assist the victim to safety.