Costa Concordia Captain May Be Jailed

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Tue, 04/10/2012 - 6:57am

Costa Concordia

Italy's highest court is expected to rule Tuesday on whether the captain of the wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship will remain under house arrest.

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