Italian officials to stand trial over illegal migrant shipwreck in 2023

The officials, two from the coastguard and four from the Guardia di Finanza police force, have been charged with multiple manslaughter related to negligence that may have contributed to the shipwreck, according to Ansa news agency.

Under Italian law, prosecutors have to ask a judge whether to call a formal trial for the suspects after wrapping up their probe. Ansa said the trial is due to start in January.