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Costa Concordia Captain defies orders during disaster
The Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino refused to reboard the stricken liner, insisting the ship was listing as divers recovered bodies and police detained him on land. Investigators prepare charges of manslaughter and abandoning ship as the death toll nears 11 with dozens missing.
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Costa Concordia
Francesco Schettino
Giglio
Schettino
Gregorio de Falco
de Falco
Corriere Della Sera
Authenti
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Bruno Leporatti
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