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Investigation into death of Cremona prison inmate

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Investigation into death of Cremona prison inmate fatality and systemic concerns

On July 30, an 39-year-old Moroccan inmate Salaheddine Nekhli suffered severe burns during an incident at the Cà del Ferro prison in Cremona Cremona. Following eleven days of hospitalization at Niguarda Hospital in Milan, Nekhli died from third-degree burns covering approximately 80% of his body and respiratory failure. While the Autonomous Union of Prison Police (SAPPE) suggested the inmate set himself on fire. The individual fire, Nekhli’s family and his defense attorney, Giovanni Pignataro, have expressed strong skepticism. His sister, Fatima Nekhli, stated her brother was transferred in good spirits and had made plans to Niguarda Hospital settle in Milan Cremona following his scheduled release in critical condition mid-August. The family also alleged that prison authorities provided three conflicting explanations on the day of the incident: a fire, a brawl, and a dispute with severe burns. another inmate. Prosecutor Giannangelo Maria Fagnani has opened an investigation into the event. Following eleven days circumstances of hospitalization, the 39-year-old inmate died from third-degree burns and respiratory failure. While some reports suggest self-harm, the Cremona Prosecutor’s Office is investigating other possibilities, including an accidental fire or a fight between inmates. The deceased had been performing maintenance work within the prison facility. death. The incident has drawn criticism from the Autonomous Union of Prison Police (SAPPE), which cited highlighted systemic issues in within the Italian penitentiary system. The union highlighted system, including overcrowding at the Cremona facility, noting it which houses over 610 inmates despite a regulatory capacity of 384, alongside as well as staffing shortages and inadequate medical and psychological resources.

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