Gallura man granted house arrest following sexual violence accusation

The Court of Sassari has granted house arrest to a 64-year-old man accused of aggravated sexual violence, replacing his previous pretrial detention in the Bancali prison. The decision follows a legal appeal filed by defense attorney Nino Vargiu.

The transition to house arrest has caused significant tension in the Gallura region. The victim's relatives have expressed strong opposition, prompting the Carabinieri to maintain a constant presence to prevent potential confrontations between the families. The defense has argued that the alleged victim has not resided in the same household as the suspect for over ten years.