More Information on Recent Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Arrest

Last week we blogged about a cruise ship worker who was recently arrested for allegedly raping a fellow crew member aboard the ship on which they worked as it sailed toward St. Thomas. Now, authorities have released more information about the case. Authorities have identified Louie Ison Mangampat of the Philippines as the alleged perpetrator.…

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Accidents and Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships

Cruise vacations entice millions of men, women, and families worldwide to pack their bags and embark on a sea-going voyage. Unfortunately, many people are harmed each year by cruise ship accidents. Sexual assault and rape are also common occurrences onboard popular cruise lines. Learn about accidents and sexual assault on cruise ships in the video…

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Legal Advice for Victims of Sexual Assault on a Cruise Ship

Cruise ship vacations often give passengers a false sense of security. There’s no police presence on board, but crewmembers in security uniforms give the impression of safety. While there are typically hundreds of passengers, certain areas of the vessel have less traffic. Dark corners and empty corridors combined with the over-serving of alcohol make for…

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Sexual Assault On Cruise Ship- What Do I Do?

If you have been sexually assaulted aboard a cruise ship, there are actions that you should take in the immediate aftermath of the incident in order to ensure your safety and to help authorities hold the perpetrator accountable. In the following video, cruise injury attorney Jack Hickey details the steps you should take if you…

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U.S. Attorney Announces Guilty Plea in Cruise Ship Rape Case

According to Newsweek, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts has announced that a man who was charged with raping a minor aboard a cruise ship in 2017 has pleaded guilty. 32-year-old Adam Christopher Boyd has admitted to raping an intoxicated 15-year-old boy as the two sailed abord the Norwegian Dawn cruise ship…

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NY Times: Cruise Ship Sexual Assault Laws Vary Across the Globe

With the unorganized global patchwork of laws and regulations governing the prosecution of cruise ship sexual assault cases, many would argue that it was only a matter of time until an alleged perpetrator walked free on a technicality. That day came last week, when international press reported on an Italian man who walked free after…

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