U.S. immigration officials detain boat pilot after deadly New York Harbor capsizing

U.S. immigration officials detain boat pilot after deadly New York Harbor capsizing

U. S. immigration officials detained the speedboat operator who caused a capsizing near the Statue of Liberty that killed a mother and her infant, according to AP News.

The man, identified as Manuel Hernandez, had been accused of running an unlicensed, over-capacity boat that overturned near Liberty Island. NBC reported that deportation proceedings were initiated against him after he was charged with misconduct resulting in two deaths. 6abc noted that ICE took him into custody pending trial.

Acteurs

Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana Markwayne Mullin Jessica Tisch U.S. Department of Homeland Security Southern District of New York

Lieux

Liberty Island, New York, United States Brooklyn Hospital, Brooklyn, New York, United States New York Harbor, New York, United States Southern District of New York, New York, United States

Articles

20 août 2026
4 au total
Officials: Boat driver in New York fatal capsizing was in US illegally
Officials: Boat driver in New York fatal capsizing was in US illegally

AP News • 20 août 16h40

U.S. immigration officials detained the speedboat operator who caused a capsizing near the Statue of Liberty that killed a mother and her infant, citing illegal entry and pending criminal charges.

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ICE detains boat captain in Statue of Liberty capsizing that killed mother, infant
ICE detains boat captain in Statue of Liberty capsizing that killed mother, infant

6abc Philadelphia • 20 août 15h03

Manuel Hernandez, accused of operating an unlicensed boat tour that capsized in New York Harbor, has been taken into ICE custody pending trial.

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ICE detains captain of boat that capsized in NYC harbor, killing mother and infant
ICE detains captain of boat that capsized in NYC harbor, killing mother and infant

CNN • 20 août 08h35

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested the 46-year-old captain of a boat that overturned in New York Harbor, causing two deaths, and he now faces federal and state charges.

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U.S. will seek to deport captain of boat that capsized in New York, killing mom and baby
U.S. will seek to deport captain of boat that capsized in New York, killing mom and baby

NBC News • 20 août 01h57

Manuel Hernandez, accused of illegally operating an over-capacity boat that capsized near Liberty Island, faces deportation proceedings after being charged with misconduct resulting in two deaths.

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