Inside Edition for Wednesday, May 6, 2026

More drama at sea involving the cruise ship locked down after three passengers died from the rare hantavirus. Today, three other passengers showing symptoms were taken ashore for treatment. But what is it like to come down with the rare virus?  We spoke with two people who know firsthand. And the sheriff overseeing the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother is under fire from the head of the FBI, Kash Patel. In a new interview, Patel says his bureau was kept out of the crucial first four days of the investigation. But the sheriff is hitting back. Jim Moret has the details. Plus, a family of six was enjoying a day out on the water when their boat started taking on water and sinking. It was all hands-on deck to rescue them. A father and son jumping into action. Brooke Anderson spoke with the duo who are being called heroes. And not guilty. Former New England Patriots star and father of Cardi B's baby is off the hook. His personal chef accused him of trying to strangle her in a violent assault. It was this video that had legal experts say of his accuser dancing soon after the alleged attack, that helped his case. Steven Fabian reports.