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‘It’s a complete misunderstanding’: Man accused of shutting off juvenile diver’s oxygen supply says he did nothing wrong
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Matthew Garcia , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The man, Michael Simpson, was initially charged with a serious crime related to the incident.
A man from Miami is speaking out about an incident that occurred while lobster diving. He claims that accusations against him are incorrect. The man, Michael Simpson, was initially charged with a serious crime related to the incident.
Simpson has given an interview to clear up what happened on the water. He denies any wrongdoing and says the situation is a misunderstanding. The incident involved a juvenile diver and an air supply machine.
Further details about the incident, including Simpson's account of what happened, are available from the source. Simpson's family is also supporting him, with one of his sons speaking out to defend his father.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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