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Concordia captain's trial delayed by nationwide lawyers strike

As expected, the trial of Costa Concordia Capt. Francesco Schettino has been delayed by a nationwide strike of Italy's lawyers.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

July 9, 2013

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Schettino, who faces multiple charges of manslaughter as well as shipwreck and abandoning ship, arrived at the courtroom in Grosseto, Italy, on Tuesday, where the hearing was adjourned until July 17, according to the Associated Press.

Lawyers across Italy are striking to protest government reforms aimed at speeding up civil trials.

AP said the hearing for five other Costa Concordia defendants who successfully sought plea bargains is set for July 20 in Grosseto.

Thirty-two passengers and crew died after the ship grounded and capsized off Giglio in January 2012.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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