Homicide Lawsuit: Man Dies After Receiving 33 Drinks and Sedative on Royal Caribbean Cruise

Dec 09, 2025 05:37 pm CST

A wrongful death lawsuit claims Royal Caribbean crew served Michael Virgil 33 alcoholic drinks before security personnel used excessive force and administered a sedative that led to his death, which has now been officially ruled a homicide. The incident occurred while Virgil was vacationing with his fiancée and autistic son.