However, he was later released after a judge in Valencia determined he did not have jurisdiction over the case because the alleged sexual assault would have occurred in international waters. Davies said international law also permits countries to hold their citizens accountable in criminal cases, as well as seek justice for their victims. Cruise ship assaults are not uncommon. Statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation show that between 2002 and 2007, the agency investigated 184 crimes on cruise ships, most of which were sexual and physical assaults. A woman fell from her cruise ship — then spent 10 hours treading water

Source: Washington Post April 15, 2019 18:45 UTC