Francesco Schettino, Captain of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia has made a last ditch attempt at a plea bargain as he appeared in court yesterday for the start of his trial. Schettino faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Charges include multiple manslaughter, abandoning ship before passengers and crew were safely ashore and causing…
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Costa Concordia Captain To Stand Trial
Captain of the capsized Costa Concordia is finally facing trial. An Italian judge has ordered that Francesco Schettino, 52, face charges of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship. The trial is due to begin on July 9th in Grosseto. Five other defendants sought plea deals, and their cases shall be judged separately. They…
