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Samuele Spinelli death investigations

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Samuele Spinelli, a 27‑year‑old Florentine, died on 1 June 2026 after being detained by Barcelona police on 29 May. Video shows him restrained on the floor, held prone for about 40 minutes, bound with straps and ~~given~~ administered midazolam before suffering cardiac arrest. The Rome public prosecutor’s office, led by Francesco Brando, opened a case against unknown persons and will file the autopsy results in mid‑September. Autopsies are being carried out in both Barcelona and Florence. Spanish medical examiners have cited multi‑organ failure possibly linked to a methamphetamine overdose, a cause the family, represented by lawyer Diego Capano, disputes, pointing to bruises and injuries consistent with prolonged restraint. Italian Democratic Party representative Luca Milani expressed solidarity with the ~~family,~~ family. As of late July, the dual autopsy reports are being finalised and will be submitted to the prosecutor, while ~~prosecutors~~ investigators continue to ~~examine~~ analyse the video footage and witness statements to determine whether the duration of detention, prone positioning and pharmacological restraint contributed to the cardiac arrest. ~~Video evidence and witness statements remain central to the ongoing cross‑border investigation.~~ The ~~case has moved from public mourning and early forensic review to formal autopsy reporting~~ cross‑border investigation remains active, with both Spanish and ~~a prosecutorial filing, maintaining intense scrutiny of Barcelona~~ Italian authorities scrutinising police ~~actions.~~ conduct.

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