Coast Guard investigators found evidence that "misconduct, negligence, or inattention to the duties" of the captain contributed to the deaths of 17 people when an amphibious tour boat sank on Table Rock Lake, Mo., July 19. Federal prosecutors filed a motion with the federal court in Kansas City, Mo., seeking to delay the discovery process in civil lawsuits that have been filed in connection with the deadly sinking, the Associated Press reported. The process involves lawyers sharing documents and information, and prosecutors said that should be delayed until the criminal investigation is completed.
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