Most Hated Italian Man Freed: Insult to Relatives
Francesco Schettino and the Costa Concordia: A Continuing Saga
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Controversy surrounds 64-year-old Francesco Schettino, still considered one of Italy’s most reviled figures. As the captain of the ill-fated Costa Concordia, his actions continue to draw scrutiny. Schettino, who abandoned ship before all passengers were safely evacuated, is currently serving a 16-year prison sentence. however, the possibility of his imminent release has ignited public debate.
the Costa Concordia disaster, a maritime tragedy, occurred in 2012 when the cruise ship capsized off the coast of Giglio, a small Italian island. Captain Schettino’s “oerdom handelen” (utterly foolish actions) led to the catastrophe. Driven by personal motives, he deviated from the designated route to sail closer to Giglio.
The cruise ship struck rocks, tearing a 70-meter gash in its hull. The vessel continued briefly before its engines failed, leading to its eventual capsizing. Over 4,200 people were aboard, and 32 lost their lives in the tragic incident.
“Ga aan boord,lul.”
Schettino’s imprisonment began in 2017, following his conviction for multiple counts of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck, and abandoning ship. The latter charge is a notable source of public anger. Maritime tradition dictates that a captain must ensure the safety and rescue of all passengers before leaving a ship.
A video exists capturing the infamous exchange between Schettino, after he had left the ship, and a furious captain from the Italian coast guard. The coast guard captain ordered, Ga aan boord, lul.
Having served eight years,half of his sentence,Schettino is now eligible for certain freedoms within the Italian penal system,including the possibility of working outside the prison. This privilege is typically reserved for well-behaved inmates who have already earned certain advantages. According to his lawyer, Paola Astarita, Schettino is a model prisoner. She told the Italian newspaper Libero,He is erg bedroefd door wat er is gebeurd en vanaf het eerste moment dat hij de straf accepteerde,is hij een persoon die zijn straf uitzit.
(“He is very saddened by what happened and from the first moment he accepted the punishment, he is a person who is serving his sentence.”)
The Lingering Question: Where are the Apologies?
Many Italians remain skeptical of Schettino’s remorse, noting his failure to express genuine regret for his actions. He has even blamed the nautical charts,claiming they did not accurately depict the rocks that the Costa Concordia struck. sergio Ortelli, the mayor of Giglio, insists on hearing an apology from Schettino before he is released. he stated to the newspaper Corriere della Sera, Bied nu excuses aan.
(“Offer apologies now.”)
While acknowledging Schettino’s eligibility for leniency after eight years, the mayor noted that the potential for daytime work release is infuriating to many Italians. A relative of one of the victims told La Stampa newspaper, De regeling voor Schettino is een belediging voor degenen die hun dierbaren hebben verloren,
(“The arrangement for Schettino is an insult to those who have lost their loved ones.”)
Vatican Documents to be Digitized
Where might the reviled Captain Schettino find employment? The Vatican has offered a solution.Schettino might potentially be assigned to digitize documents for the Vatican, a task he already performs within the prison system with court documents. A rome judge will decide in early April whether schettino can be transferred to an open prison with less stringent regulations.
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Francesco Schettino and the Costa Concordia: A continuing Saga
updated:
Controversy surrounds 64-year-old Francesco Schettino, still considered one of ItalyS most reviled figures. as the
captain of the ill-fated Costa Concordia, his actions continue to draw scrutiny. Schettino, who abandoned ship
before all passengers were safely evacuated, is currently serving a 16-year prison sentence. However, the possibility
of his imminent release has ignited public debate.
The Costa Concordia disaster, a maritime tragedy, occurred in 2012 when the cruise ship capsized off the coast
of Giglio, a small Italian island. Captain Schettino’s “oerdom handelen” (utterly foolish actions) led to the
catastrophe. Driven by personal motives,he deviated from the designated route to sail closer to Giglio.
The cruise ship struck rocks,tearing a 70-meter gash in its hull. The vessel continued briefly before its engines
failed, leading to its eventual capsizing. Over