South Korean Ferry Captain and 3 Crew Members Indicted for Homicide

South Korean prosecutors have indicted the captain of the sunken South Korean ferry and three other crew members on homicide charges Thursday, the Associated Press reports

11 other crew members have been indicted on lesser charges

"The captain, a first officer and second officer and the chief engineer escaped before the passengers, leading to grave casualties," leading investigator and prosecutor Ahn Sang-don said at a news briefing.

The other 11 crew members are charged with alleged negligence, and abandoning passengers in need. The trial date will be set in a few days Read more...