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U.S. v. Boylan

Ruling by

John B. Owens

Lower Court

USDC Central District of California

Lower Court Judge

George H. Wu

concurring Judge(s)

Lucy H. Koh

Because seaman's manslaughter requires proof of only negligence--not gross negligence--and any potential instructional error regarding "misconduct" was harmless, defendant captain's conviction was affirmed.





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