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Florida Man Charged After Diver's Air Supply Allegedly Cut Off

During a court hearing, a judge reduced Simpson's charge from attempted felony murder to second-degree attempted murder and set bond at $10,000.

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A Miami Beach man has been arrested on attempted murder charges after authorities accused him of cutting off a diver's air supply during Florida's recreational Lobster Sport Season.

According to investigators, the incident occurred on July 29 in Biscayne Bay following a dispute between two groups over a popular lobster diving location.

The report said the confrontation began when one boat approached another at high speed near Fisher Island, leading to a verbal argument over the diving spot.

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Witnesses told deputies that Michael Joseph Simpson swam to the diver's Brownie Third Lung air system and shut it off while the victim was entangled in an anchor line. The diver was rescued by his boat captain.

During a court hearing, a judge reduced Simpson's charge from attempted felony murder to second-degree attempted murder and set bond at $10,000.

Simpson's family denied the allegations, saying he never interfered with the diver's equipment and intends to contest the charges in court.

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