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House arrest order lifted for Concordia’s Capt. Schettino

Costa Concordia’s captain was freed from house arrest by an Italian judge on Thursday but remains in detention, Reuters and the Associated Press report from Rome.

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

July 5, 2012

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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.

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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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