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Prosecutors Seek Maximum Sentence in High-Profile Italian Femicide Case

Rome, Italy – Italian prosecutors are calling for a life sentence for the man accused of the brutal murder of a young woman, an act of violence that has deeply shaken the nation and spurred calls for stricter measures against gender-based violence. The crime, categorized as femicide, involves the killing of a woman allegedly by someone she knew personally. The case revolves around the tragic death of Valeria Valenzi, who was last seen alive entering …

Sea-Watch Sues Italian Coastguard for Alleged Negligence in Shipwreck That Killed 21 Migrants

Lampedusa, Italy — A significant criminal complaint has been lodged by the German migrant rescue organization Sea-Watch against Italy’s coastguard, alleging negligence and “multiple manslaughter” in connection with a tragic shipwreck near the island of Lampedusa that resulted in the deaths of 21 migrants. The NGO has turned to the Agrigento public prosecutor’s office in Sicily demanding a thorough investigation into the incident that took place in early September. The case revolves around a distressing …

Tragic Family Incident: Italian Teen Admits to Stabbing Parents and Younger Brother, Motive Remains Unclear

Rome, Italy — A teenage boy in Italy has admitted to the stabbing deaths of his younger brother and their parents, officials reported Tuesday. Authorities are currently investigating the tragic incident, which took place in the family’s home in northern Italy over the weekend. The 16-year-old, whose identity remains undisclosed due to legal protections for minors, reportedly confessed to the killings during initial police interviews. The bodies were discovered early Sunday morning after neighbors called …

Italian Soccer Icon Roberto Baggio Hospitalized Following Violent Assault During Euro 2024 Event

Turin, Italy — Italian football icon Roberto Baggio was hospitalized following a violent assault during the EURO 2024 qualifying match on Saturday. Baggio, a revered figure in the world of football, was reportedly attacked by unknown assailants in the midst of a chaotic scene that unfolded outside the stadium. The incident occurred shortly after the game, which featured a tense match-up that garnered considerable attention. The attackers, who have yet to be identified, targeted Baggio, …

Italian Mafia Inmate’s Autobiographical Thesis Includes Confessions of Three Unsolved Murders

CATANZARO, Italy – An Italian mobster serving a life sentence in the Calabrian prison of Catanzaro has made headlines for earning a sociology degree with a 170-page thesis, in which he confessed to three unsolved murders. Catello Romano, 33, detailed his life of crime and expressed remorse for his violent past in his autobiographical thesis entitled “Criminal Fascination.” In his thesis, Romano admitted to the 2009 murder of a Naples councilman, as well as the …