A California CEO is facing federal charges after surveillance footage shows him choking a fellow cruise passenger following a verbal spat, according to the FBI.
Mortgage lending company First American Financial CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio, 53, allegedly attacked a man while vacationing on the Resilient Lady of Virgin Voyages while the ship was traveling in international waters off Martinique on Monday.
First American Financial and Virgin Voyages did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
Federal prosecutors allege that DeGiorgio choked a man, identified by the initials M.A., in the ship’s cocktail lounge, while saying, “I’ll f—ing kill you,” according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
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Resilient Lady, a 110,000 GT cruise ship operated by Virgin Voyages, sails the Tagus River towards Lisbon cruise terminal on Aug. 17, 2024, in Lisbon, Portugal. (Horacio Villalobos-Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
The assault allegedly occurred after DeGiorgio’s wife, Nichol, asked M.A. to stop dancing barefoot, telling him, “Look, we are all grown-ups here, can you put your shoes on?”
M.A. reportedly replied, saying, “Shut up, you f—ing b—-.”
Surveillance footage shows DeGiorgio crossing the dance floor and grabbing the man, holding him by the neck while dragging him to the floor, according to the complaint.
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Ship authorities contacted the FBI upon arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and DeGiorgio was ordered to be confined to his stateroom by the ship’s captain. (iStock)
Ship authorities contacted the FBI upon arriving in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and DeGiorgio was ordered to be confined to his stateroom by the ship’s captain. In an interview with law enforcement, Nichol DeGiorgio said that M.A. “never touched her,” and took responsibility for the incident, claiming she should not have asked the man to put his shoes on.
DeGiorgio is charged with assault within maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States.
DeGiorgio was charged after the alleged spat on the Resilient Lady. (Virgin Voyages)
The U.S. Department of Justice did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
In a statement to the New York Post, DeGiorgio’s legal team said the CEO had “responded to the actions of an individual who harassed his wife, making her feel threatened and intimidated,” adding, “although charged with a simple misdemeanor, Mr. DeGiorgio looks forward to being absolved of any wrongdoing.”
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A year ago, the Denver Broncos had some questions about the future of their center position. However, during the bye, the Broncos answered those questions by extending one their starter.
Even with that extension, the Broncos still have some questions about the position’s future, partly due to the structure of the deal they granted and the position’s depth.
Our last installment in this positional series was at offensive guard, where the Broncos are very strong and deep. As we continue breaking down each position on the Broncos’ roster ahead of training camp, let’s examine where things stand at center.
Luke Wattenberg
Wattenberg is the starter and will remain so after the big extension Denver gave him in November 2025. Before the extension, his play was solid, but afterward, he looked like a top 10 center in the NFL — then he suffered a shoulder injury.
Wattenberg’s long-term place with the Broncos will depend entirely on his play, as his four-year, $48 million deal is structured so that Denver can get out of it after the 2027 season. It’s essentially a two-year deal for about $25 million.
If Wattenberg isn’t cutting it or can’t stay healthy, the Broncos could move on and save themselves $23 million. He’s missed six games to injury since becoming the starter in 2024, so the Broncos’ depth could be tested with Wattenberg as the guy.
Alex Forsyth
The backup spot is held by Forsyth, a solid run blocker who struggles in pass protection. He has seen the field some over the last two years. When Forsyth stepped in for Wattenberg late last season, he looked much the same as he did in the same role in 2024.
There are still questions about Forsyth, not only with his play but also with the fact that he is entering the final year of his rookie deal as a 2023 seventh-round draft pick. Denver could be looking for a new backup center after this season, as he could decide he wants a chance to start elsewhere and walk in free agency, especially with six career starts on his resume.
Wattenberg will be the starter for 2026 and 2027, so long as he avoids the injury bug. He hasn’t been able to stay on the field since taking over for Lloyd Cushenberry III as the starter in 2024, so if the best predictor of future outcomes is past outcomes, the Broncos had better be prepared for Forsyth to see the field at some point in 2026.
Gavin Ortega and Michael Deiter
Oretega is an undrafted rookie the Broncos brought in, and he has a chance to compete for a practice squad spot. The Broncos brought Deiter in last year after injuries to Wattenberg and Forsyth.
There isn’t a spot for either of these players on the 53-man roster, barring preseason injuries, and it can be tough to keep two centers on the practice squad, even if the players have guard versatility.
While the Broncos have the starting job locked up with Wattenberg for the next two years, their depth is still questionable. Forsyth hasn’t shown the development you want to see, and will be a free agent after this season.
Denver could find itself looking for a center in the 2027 NFL draft to develop in case Wattenberg’s play drops off, or if he isn’t able to sustain the high level of play he displayed after getting his extension late last year.
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