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Giorgia Meloni criticizes Turin judge's release of sexual assault suspect
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has expressed outrage following a judicial decision in Turin to release a 42-year-old suspect after only two days in custody. The man was arrested for the sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl and another woman in the Madonnadi Campagna district.
Despite the prosecution requesting detention and the judge acknowledging 'grave indications of guilt,' the suspect was released under the obligation to report to local police. The judge's decision was based on the determination that there was no established flight risk. Meloni criticized the ruling, stating it nullified the efforts of law enforcement and the prosecution, and questioned the impact on the local community and the victim's family.
Justice Minister Carlo Nordio announced that inspectors will be sent to investigate the circumstances. However, he also noted that the decision falls within the protected scope of judicial independence.
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Carlo Nordio · Giorgia Meloni · Italy · Turin
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Justice Minister noted that the decision falls under the scope of judicial independence. www.t-online.de · www.watson.ch
- [● 2 SOURCES] The suspect was released under the condition that he must report to the police. www.t-online.de · www.watson.ch
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The judge ruled there was no established flight risk, which served as the basis for the release. newsmondo.it
- [● 3 SOURCES] A judge in Turin released a 42-year-old suspect from custody after two days despite prosecution requests for detention. www.t-online.de · newsmondo.it · www.watson.ch
- [● 2 SOURCES] Justice Minister Carlo Nordio is sending inspectors to investigate the matter. www.t-online.de · www.watson.ch
- [● 2 SOURCES] The judge's decision effectively nullified the work of law enforcement and prosecutors within 48 hours. www.t-online.de · www.watson.ch
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 42-year-old suspect expressed regret for his actions during the hearing. www.t-online.de · www.watson.ch
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The judge acknowledged grave indications of guilt regarding the assault on a 13-year-old girl. newsmondo.it