Tag Archives: Quest
Two Pirates Sentenced to Life in Prison for Quest Attack
While we doubt this will deter the pirates who are still out there, we are pleased to see some justice for the victims of the s/v Quest. Two Somali men were sentenced Monday to spend the rest of their lives … Continue reading
Yemeni Man Pleads Guilty in Murder of Quest Crew
There’s still a long way to go in making the waters safe again, but it’s always good to see another pirate facing sentencing. A Yemeni man pleaded guilty to piracy on Thursday for his role in the hijacking of a … Continue reading
Three Pirates in Quest Attack Plead Guilty
While we are happy to see an admission of guilt, the possibility of a lighter sentence and deportation back to Somalia seems like nothing more than a slap on the wrist and the setting free of people who are certain … Continue reading
Somali Pirate Indicted on Murder of Quest Cruisers
An accused Somali pirate said to have been the chief negotiator in a hijacking that left four Americans dead has been indicted on charges related to the killings. A federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, unsealed the indictment (originally handed up … Continue reading
