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Suspect in fatal boating wreck charged with homicide
Bennett faces 8 counts of homicide from June 18 accident on Lake Lanier; hearing moved to Monday
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Paul J. Bennett
The man operating the boat that struck another vessel June 18 on Lake Lanier, killing two boys, has been indicted on several charges, including eight counts of homicide by vessel in the first degree. According to the bill of indictment by the Hall County grand jury, Paul J. Bennett, 44, of Cumming, has been charged with eight counts of homicide by vessel in the first degree, two counts of boating under the influence of alcohol, two counts of reckless operation of a vessel and violation of duty to render assistance and identity vessel and self. No date has been set for an arraignment, according to Hall County District Attorney Lee Darragh.