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Italian government-judiciary dispute over Turin court ruling

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A judicial decision in Turin involving the release of a 42-year-old Bangladeshi man accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl and another woman has triggered a conflict between the Italian government and the judiciary. The suspect was released from custody with an obligation to sign after a judge cited his lack of a criminal record, cooperation in providing surveillance footage, and expressed remorse as reasons for the lighter measure, despite prosecutors citing a concrete risk of recidivism. Following the release, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized the move, stating it breaks the chain of law enforcement and prosecution that had functioned correctly and questioning the impact on the local community and the victim’s family. Justice Minister Carlo Nordio ordered inspectors to the Turin Court to investigate the decision due to the resulting social alarm, though he noted the decision falls within the protected scope of judicial independence. In response, the National Association of Magistrates (ANM) condemned the government’s reaction, with president Giuseppe Tango labeling the minister’s actions as “unorthodox” and warning that they risk undermining judicial autonomy. The ANM further described political attacks against the judiciary as “disorganized,” arguing that inspectors should not be used to evaluate the merits of individual legal proceedings. The Turin prosecutor’s office has appealed the release to the Review Court, maintaining that the lighter measure is inadequate given the gravity of the alleged crimes. Adding to the tension, Turin Police Commissioner Massimo Gambino issued an official oral warning to the suspect, identified as Okicur Ramahan, noting his actions demonstrate a “clear social danger.” Reports indicate the suspect has expressed no remorse, claiming he did nothing wrong. Meanwhile, Senator Paola Ambrogio of Fratelli d'Italia criticized the release, raising concerns regarding the compatibility of certain cultural views with Italian constitutional values and women's rights.

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