KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri attorney general’s office says it has
opened a criminal investigation into the circumstances of the tourist boat that
sank on Table Rock Lake, killing 17 people.
Attorney General Josh Hawley’s office confirmed Monday that it has an open
investigation under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act into the July 19
duck boat incident near Branson.
His spokeswoman, Mary Compton, said in an email that they are working with
investigators to determine the facts and whether any criminal charges are
appropriate.
The statement does not name any individuals or companies.
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