Overview

• Joseph Malinowski, dubbed 'Lieutenant Dan' after gaining fame for staying on his sailboat during Hurricane Milton, is facing serious legal allegations.
• Malinowski allegedly splashed gasoline on Sarah Perry while she was smoking, creating a potentially life-threatening situation.
• Photos from the incident show burn marks on a bench and a gasoline canister, which police claim Malinowski used during the altercation.
• He was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, though he denies intentionally targeting Perry with gasoline.
• Malinowski's daughter expressed concern over his viral fame, citing his abrupt cessation of medication as a contributing factor to his behavior.