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Man accused of shutting off juvenile lobster diver’s oxygen supply faces judge; attorney maintains client’s innocence
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Rubén Rosario , as published by WSVN 7 News
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 51-year-old suspect, Michael Simpson, faces a charge of felony attempted murder.
A South Florida man has appeared in court in connection with an incident during the lobster mini-season. The 51-year-old suspect, Michael Simpson, faces a charge of felony attempted murder. The incident allegedly occurred while a juvenile diver was underwater, with oxygen being shut off.
The alleged incident happened off Fisher Island. Further details about the case are available from the Miami -Dade Circuit Court, where Simpson appeared before Judge Mindy S. Glazer.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, and more information can be found through their reports or the original news source.
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Category: arts Published: August 5, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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