Overview
- Clayton Hackling, 27, appeared in New London Superior Court where prosecutors detailed an offer that includes five years of probation after release.
- He remains free on a $350,000 bond and has not entered a plea, according to court records.
- Defense counsel is reviewing the case materials as arrangements are made to inspect the vessel held by the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
- Hackling faces three counts each of second-degree manslaughter with a vessel, first-degree reckless operation while under the influence, and second-degree reckless operation, plus additional OUI and navigation violations.
- Authorities say a 31-foot boat returning from Block Island struck the east break wall on Sept. 2, 2024, with six people rescued and three victims identified as Christopher Hallahan, Ian Duchemin, and Ryan D. Britagna.