A Miami-Dade jury has found George Pino not guilty of second-degree manslaughter and vessel homicide in the 2022 Biscayne Bay boat-crash case that killed 17-year-old Luciana 'Lucy' Fernandez and left Katy Puig severely injured.
Pino's acquittal has garnered public interest in two people in the story: his high-profile lawyer, Howard Srebnick, and survivor Katy Puig, who suffered permanent injuries in the crash.
Katy Puig, now 21, resides in Miami, Florida, and requires round-the-clock medical attention due to the catastrophic brain injury she suffered in the boat crash. She uses a wheelchair and will always be disabled.
Howard Srebnick, a veteran Miami defense lawyer, defended Pino in the trial, arguing that the crash was 'a tragic accident' and that Pino was not charged with boating under the influence.
The Puig family released a statement after the acquittal, saying they are 'deeply disappointed' by the verdict and that Katy's injuries are permanent and life-altering.
