Seven scientists and experts have been sentenced to six years in jail for failing to give adequate warning of Italy’s deadly 2009 L’Aquila earthquake.

Seven scientists and other experts went on trial on manslaughter charges today for allegedly failing to sufficiently warn residents before a devastating earthquake that killed more than 300 people in central Italy in 2009.

Seven scientists and other experts were sent for trial on manslaughter charges today for failing to warn people of a devastating earthquake that killed more than 300 people in central Italy in 2009.