Fire rescue crews reported that divers were unable to access the below-deck cabins because they were blocked by debris that had shifted during the violent storm that toppled the luxury sailboat early Monday.
Diver Marco Tilotta said there is a “ world of objects ” including furniture and debris obstructing the narrow stairs in front of the yacht cabins
The search still continues for the missing six, including Morvillo’s wife, Neda.
According to his bio on the Clifford Chance website, Morvillo has extensive experience representing corporate and individual clients in white-collar government investigations.
Chris and his wife Neda Morvillo are both missing Getty Images
From 1999 to 2005, Morvillo served as an assistant US attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Among other notable prosecutions and investigations, Morvillo assisted in the criminal investigation surrounding the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon.
Morvillo was also one of the lead prosecutors on the successful 10-month counter-terrorism trial of defence attorney Lynne Stewart and her co-conspirators, one of the longest criminal trials in Southern District history.
The lawyer investigated, tried and handled appeals in a wide variety of criminal cases, including in the area of healthcare fraud, insurance fraud, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and narcotics.
He also deals with related regulatory and civil proceedings, and internal investigations.
His wife Neda runs her own high-end jewellery line using her maiden name Neda Nassiri.
The Daily Mail reports that the couple have two daughters.
Sabrina, 27, is a voice actress, and 23 year-old Sophia studied a theatre course at Northwestern University.
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