Cruise CEO Charged with Assault Over Barefoot Dancing Incident

Kenneth DeGiorgio, CEO of First American Financial Corporation, faces federal assault charges after allegedly choking another passenger aboard the Virgin Voyages cruise ship Resilient Lady. The incident occurred on March 31, approximately 70 nautical miles off Martinique, when DeGiorgio's wife asked a barefoot dancer to put on shoes, leading to a crude response from the man. Security footage corroborated DeGiorgio's actions, where he reportedly threatened the victim's life during the confrontation. Following the incident, the ship's captain confined DeGiorgio to his cabin until the cruise returned to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he was arrested by FBI agents. DeGiorgio's legal team claims he was acting out of protection for his wife. If convicted, he could face up to a year in prison for the assault.