Now, the only thing pending to officially close the case is Captain Francesco Schettino's trial, facing charges of ship abandonment.
The 5 crew members received short punishments for multiple manslaughter, negligence and shipwreck as they were sentenced for a period up to 34 months.
The 5 crew members received short punishments for multiple manslaughter, negligence and shipwreck as they were sentenced for a period up to 34 months.
Of course, in legal terms, this means that none of the 5 are likely to be jailed as the sentences got suspended and some may be appealed or replaced with community service.
Hearings are scheduled to resume in September.
