The trial of Capt. Francesco Schettino has resumed in Italy today,
in a Tuscan theater not far from where, last year, he allegedly wrecked
the Costa Concordia cruise ship through gross negligence and
incompetence, killing 32 people and injuring many more. (The trial was
delayed for a week because of a nationwide lawyers strike, this being
Italy and all.) Authorities allege that Schettino was showing off for a
crowd on the shore when, on Jan. 13, 2012, he unwisely maneuvered the
Costa Concordia into shallow waters near Isola del Giglio and slammed
into a reef, tipping the ship on its side. After allegedly causing the
accident, he allegedly fled to shore and left the passengers to fend for
themselves. Schettino, who has been charged with manslaughter, has
pleaded not guilty, and claims that he is, in fact, a hero.
For the rest of the story: http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2013/07/17/francesco_schettino_costa_concordia_wreck_when_is_it_appropriate.html
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