An Italian judge has ordered the captain of the capsized cruise ship Costa Concordia to stand trial for the deaths of 32 passengers.

Captain Francesco Schettino has been charged with manslaughter, causing a shipwreck, and abandoning ship before all the passengers were safe. He faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.

The Costa Concordia struck rocks and capsized off the coast of Tuscany, Italy on the night of January 12, 2012. More than 4,200 people were on board.

Schettino says he is … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance