Man Charged With Attempted Murder in Lobster Diving Case Denies Allegations
Michael Simpson, 51, told "Good Morning America" the accusations against him are "all lies" a day after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder.
A 51-year-old man charged with attempted second-degree murder in connection with an alleged lobster diving incident says the accusations against him are false.
Michael Simpson is accused of turning off the air supply of a teenage lobster diver. He denied all of the allegations in an interview with ABC News' "Good Morning America" on Friday, a day after the charge was filed.
"It's all lies, it's simple," Simpson told ABC News' Victor Oquendo. "It's been a devastating few days. It's absolutely untrue."
Attempted second-degree murder is among the most serious charges short of a completed homicide. The allegations against Simpson have not been tested in court, and he has not been convicted of any offense. Under American law, a defendant is presumed innocent unless and until a jury returns a guilty verdict.
ABC News described the matter as a developing story. Further details about the alleged incident, including where and when it is said to have taken place, the condition of the teenage diver, and the next steps in the case, were not included in the report.
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