The yacht, a 180-foot boat called the Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily in a violent storm. Of the 22 passengers aboard, 15 were rescued while six bodies were recovered and one was still missing.
Mike Lynch, who founded the software firm Autonomy, was once described as the UK’s Bill Gates. He became embroiled in a decade-long legal battle after the sale of his company to Hewlett-Packard.
After being acquitted of fraud charges tied to the sale of Autonomy, Mr. Lynch embarked on a celebratory Mediterranean cruise that turned tragic when the yacht sank.
Despite his acquittal of fraud charges, Mr. Lynch's journey from a renowned corporate leader to facing severe legal challenges illustrates the complexities of corporate accountability and the tech industry.
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