ROME: The captain of the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia was released from prison during the night and put under house arrest at his home in Meta di Sorrento, Italian media confirmed Wednesday.
Francesco Schettino, who faces charges of multiple manslaughter and abandoning ship, arrived at his home around 2 am (0100 GMT), accompanied by police and carabinieri, as the toll in the disaster rose to 11 with another 20 people missing.
Francesco Schettino, who faces charges of multiple manslaughter and abandoning ship, arrived at his home around 2 am (0100 GMT), accompanied by police and carabinieri, as the toll in the disaster rose to 11 with another 20 people missing.