Captain In Deadly Failed Smuggling Operation Pleads Not Guilty

MIAMI (CBSMiami/AP) — The man who was reportedly in charge of a boat which capsized off Miami last month during a smuggling operation last month killing four women has pleaded not guilty to federal charges.

Naaman Davis faces a number of charges including smuggling resulting in death, involuntary manslaughter and illegal re-entry after being deported. His attorney has said he intends to give Davis "a zealous, aggressive defense of these charges."

The man federal prosecutors say was Davis' crewman for the smuggling operation pleaded not guilty last week to charges of smuggling resulting in death and illegal re-entry.

Both men were among 11 survivors found clinging to the boat's overturned hull in mid-October.

A funeral was held over the weekend for one of the victims. Funerals for two other victims will be held Saturday in South Florida.

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