A devastating maritime tragedy has taken a dramatic turn as federal prosecutors have taken over the investigation into the Liberty Island boat capsize that claimed the lives of a mother and her infant. The incident, which occurred in New York Harbor, has left the community in shock and raised questions about safety protocols on the island. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York has announced that it will be handling the case, which is likely to involve a thorough examination of the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. As the investigation unfolds, loved ones of the victims and the public will be watching closely for answers about what went wrong and how to prevent such a tragedy from happening again.


Federal prosecutors take over Liberty Island boat capsize case that killed mother, infant  ABC7 New York