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Francesco Schettino is an Italian former shipmaster who commanded the cruise ship Costa Concordia when it capsized off Giglio in 2012, killing 33 people. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison for manslaughter and abandoning ship, and published a controversial book in 2014.
May 12, 2017 · Francesco Schettino was sentenced in 2015. Italy's highest court has upheld the 16-year jail sentence given to the captain of the Costa Concordia, which capsized in 2012 killing 32...
Jun 23, 2021 · Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship, was convicted of manslaughter and abandoning ship after the 2012 wreck that killed 32 people. Learn how he sailed too close to the shore, covered up the accident and left the passengers behind.
An investigation focused on shortcomings in the procedures followed by Costa Concordia 's crew and the actions of her captain, Francesco Schettino, who left the ship prematurely. He left about 300 passengers on board the sinking vessel, most of whom were rescued by helicopter or motorboats in the area.
Feb 11, 2015 · Captain Francesco Schettino was on the bridge when the ship hit rocks and sank in 2012, killing 32 people. He was accused of taking the liner too close to the shore and then...
Feb 11, 2015 · Capt Francesco Schettino has been found guilty of multiple manslaughter in Italy and sentenced to 16 years in jail for his role in one of the country's worst maritime disasters.
May 12, 2017 · Francesco Schettino, the former cruise ship captain sentenced to 16 years for steering the Costa Concordia into rocks, was finally jailed Friday after his lengthy appeals process ran out.
