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Francesco Schettino

Captain in Italy shipwreck denied a plea bargain

Francesco Schettino is accused of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship before all passengers and crew were evacuated.

Prosecutor urges trial for Costa cruise ship capt

Francesco Schettino to be tried for causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship while the frantic evacuation of passengers and crew was still being conducted.

Captain of wrecked Costa ship contests firing

Francesco Schettino is challenging Costa Crociere SpA's decision to fire him after the Concordia ran aground off Tuscany Jan. 13, 2012, and capsized, killing 32 people.

Victims of Costa shipwreck mark anniversary

The captain, Francesco Schettino, is accused of multiple manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and leaving the ship before all passengers were evacuated.

Commentary: Dave Barry reviews 2012

The captain, Francesco Schettino, is immediately relieved of command and placed in charge of the Italian economy.

Italy wraps up probe of cruise liner shipwreck

Francesco Schettino risks 20 years in prison if convicted of manslaughter and abandoning ship before evacuation was complete.

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ROME: Judge fines Costa $1.3M for Concordia wreck

Francesco Schettino, who took the cruise ship off course and rammed it into a reef off the...

GROSSETO, Italy: Concordia ship owner seeks victim status in wreck

Francesco Schettino to stand trial for alleged manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning...

Judge fines Costa $1.3M for Concordia wreck

Francesco Schettino, who took the cruise ship off course and rammed it into a reef off the...