- David Crosby II, 44, was charged with two counts of child abuse without great bodily harm after allegedly striking two children on the Carnival Glory cruise ship.
- The incident occurred on July 26 when Crosby allegedly struck one child in the face and another in the stomach while they were playing tag in a hallway.
- The incident was captured on the ship's security camera system, which showed Crosby suddenly stopping before allegedly striking the children.
- Carnival's security team confined Crosby to his cabin for the remainder of the voyage and referred him to local law enforcement upon arrival in Port Canaveral.
- Crosby was arrested on July 27 at Port Canaveral and taken into custody at the Brevard County Jail.
- On July 29, Crosby appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to the charges.
- Crosby is scheduled to be arraigned on Aug. 25.
- Crosby was reported to be heavily intoxicated during the incident and claims to have no memory of it.
David Crosby II, 44, was arrested on July 27 in Port Canaveral, Florida, after allegedly striking two children while they played tag on the Carnival Glory cruise ship. The incident occurred on July 26, during a three-night Bahamas cruise that began on July 24.12348
According to the arrest affidavit, Crosby struck one child in the face and another in the stomach, resulting in a bloody lip and stomach pain for the victims. The incident was captured on the ship's security cameras, which showed Crosby suddenly stopping before the altercation.
Crosby was reported to be heavily intoxicated at the time and claimed to have no memory of the incident. He has been charged with two counts of child abuse without great bodily harm and pleaded not guilty during his court appearance on July 29. He is scheduled for arraignment on August 25.911
Carnival Cruise Line stated that their security team responded immediately, confining Crosby to his cabin for the remainder of the voyage and placing him on their Do Not Sail list. The cruise line emphasized their zero tolerance for such behavior, stating, “The guest was referred to local law enforcement upon arrival in Port Canaveral.”
This incident adds to a series of unrelated events involving Carnival Cruise Line this year, raising concerns about passenger safety on board.
“The passenger, David Crosby II, pleaded not guilty on July 29 to two counts of child abuse without great bodily harm; arraignment is set for Aug. 25. Carnival said its security team responded immediately, confined the guest to his cabin for the rest of the voyage, and placed him on its Do Not Sail list.”
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