Bennett Charged with 13 Felonies in Boat Crash

Nothing can bring Jake and Griffin Prince back from the boat crash that took their lives on June 18, 2012.

The man who was allegedly driving the boat that caused the wreck has been charged with more than a dozen felony counts for causing their deaths.

A Hall County grand jury handed down the charges against Paul J. Bennett, 44, of Cumming, GA.  His boat ran into a pontoon boat carrying the Prince brothers and their family.

The counts against Bennett are reported to include eight counts of homicide by vessel in the first degree, although only two lives were lost.  Other charges are two counts of boating under the influence of alcohol, two counts of reckless operation of a vessel, and violation of duty to render assistance.

Paul Bennett is the owner of Paul Bennett Studios, a hair salon in Johns Creek.

Although innocent until proven guilty, should Mr. Bennett be found guilty of the charges, we hope his punishment will deter others from drinking while operating water craft on Lake Lanier.

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