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Cruise Death Lawsuit Alleges Excessive Force and Homicide

12/9/2025

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Connie Aguilar, the plaintiff, files a wrongful-death lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises.
The suit alleges Michael Virgil, her fiancé, was served 33 drinks on a cruise and restrained by crew members during a drunken rage.
Crew used excessive force, sedatives, and pepper spray.
The death, initially ruled an accident, is now classified as a homicide due to hypoxia and respiratory failure.
The family seeks damages for loss of support and medical expenses.

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Story summary

Connie Aguilar, the plaintiff, files a wrongful-death lawsuit against Royal Caribbean Cruises.
The suit alleges Michael Virgil, her fiancé, was served 33 drinks on a cruise and restrained by crew members during a drunken rage.
Crew used excessive force, sedatives, and pepper spray.
The death, initially ruled an accident, is now classified as a homicide due to hypoxia and respiratory failure.
The family seeks damages for loss of support and medical expenses.