Captain of Costa Concordia in court

The Costa Concordia cruise ship captain has given evidence in court for the first time about the 2012 shipwreck off an Italian island that killed 32 people.

Captain of Costa Concordia in court

The Costa Concordia cruise ship captain has given evidence in court for the first time about the 2012 shipwreck off an Italian island that killed 32 people.

Francesco Schettino said he brought the liner close to shore as a treat to passengers and as a favour to a crew member.

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