Concordia captain Francesco Schettino jailed for 16 years

Despite an emotional appeal, Schettino found guilty of manslaughter over Costa Concordia tragedy

Francesco Schettino
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Francesco Schettino, captain of the sunken Costa Concordia, was sentenced to 16 years in prison last night after being convicted of manslaughter by an Italian court.

Schettino was at the helm of the 950ft-long cruise ship when it smashed into a reef near Giglio Island in January 2012, killing 32 people.

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