St. John charter captain Richard Smith's manslaughter trial began Monday, Jan. 7, on St. Thomas, and it's unclear whether the family members of the deceased, David Pontius, will be allowed to remain in the courtroom to hear testimony.
Smith, 65, a longtime Camden captain and owner of the 43-foot sailing vessel Cimarron, is charged with seaman's manslaughter.
Smith is charged in connection with the Oct. 25, 2015, ...
St. John charter captain Richard Smith's manslaughter trial began Monday, Jan. 7, on St. Thomas, and it's unclear whether the family members of the deceased, David Pontius, will be allowed to remain in the courtroom to hear testimony.
Smith, 65, a longtime Camden captain and owner of the 43-foot sailing vessel Cimarron, is charged with seaman's manslaughter.
Smith is charged in connection with the Oct. 25, 2015, ...