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Emily Lewis speedboat crash trial: Recap of day one

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  • The trial over the speedboat crash that killed teenager Emily Lewis started today at Winchester Crown Court
  • Skipper Michael Lawrence, 55, of Hartsgrove Avenue, Blackfield pleaded not guilty to manslaughter by gross negligence, failing to maintain a proper lookout and failing to proceed at a safe speed
  • Seadogz Rib Charter Ltd owner Michael Howley, 52, of Stopples Lane, Hordle pleaded not guilty to failure to take all reasonable steps to ensure the RIB was operated in a safe manner

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