MIAMI — Day 3 of the South Florida real estate mogul George Pino vessel homicide trial continued Wednesday, following emotional testimony and opening statements earlier in the week.
On Tuesday, jurors heard from multiple witnesses, including the victim’s father, Andy Fernandez, who described hugging his daughter for the last time before what he called a “beautiful afternoon” turned tragic.
Prosecutors allege Pino, a South Florida real estate developer, was operating a 29-foot boat when it struck a channel marker near Boca Chita Key during Labor Day weekend in 2022, killing 17-year-old Lucy Fernandez and seriously injuring two other teens.
Testimony also included a passenger on the boat, who described the vessel capsizing and the chaotic aftermath in the water, as well as a civil attorney who referenced prior statements tied to the crash investigation.
Jurors were sent home late Tuesday afternoon and were scheduled to return Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.
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