Lynch was cleared in a criminal fraud trial over the deal in the US in June.

A ruling on damages for the civil trial is expected soon.

The passengers were celebrating Lynch’s acquittal in the US criminal trial.

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Bacares was rescued along with 15 others.

It is HPE’s intention to follow the proceedings through to their conclusion."

Lynch reportedly made around $800 million from the Autonomy deal.

It’s believed that the sinking of the yacht was due to human error.