House arrest order lifted for Concordia’s Capt. Schettino

Francesco Schettino was ordered not to leave his hometown, Meta di Sorrento, near Naples, while the criminal investigation continues.

Schettino faces multiple charges in connection with Concordia’s wreck off the island of Giglio on Jan. 13, when as many as 32 passengers and crew members died.

Magistrates handling the case said Schettino would remain under adequate supervision by authorities, Reuters reports.