Ferry Captain Remains Silent, Faces Firing
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From Times Wire Reports
New York City moved to fire the Staten Island Ferry captain involved in last week’s fatal crash after he refused for a second day to meet with federal investigators.
Police and prosecutors were investigating whether criminal charges could be filed against Capt. Michael Gansas as well as other crew members, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the investigations who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Gansas’ attorney, Stephen Sheinbaum, said his client remained too traumatized to speak with investigators and was under medical care.
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