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Italian Prison Guard Assault Trial
Ten prison officers in Reggio Emilia, Italy, are on trial for assaulting an inmate; one officer testified and apologized.
Italian
Italy
JusticeHuman Rights ViolationsItalyTrialAssaultPrison
Reggio Emilia PrisonItalian Prison Police
Adriano AratiSilvia GuareschiRita PantaniFederico De Belvis
- What charges are the ten officers facing?
- The ten officers are accused of various charges, including assault, torture, and falsifying service reports. A video of the incident seemingly contradicts their initial reports.
- What role did the video play in the case?
- The incident occurred on April 3, 2023, at the "La Pulce" prison in Reggio Emilia. The prosecution alleges that the inmate was hooded, beaten, and stripped naked before being placed in isolation.
- How did the vice inspector respond during his testimony?
- The vice inspector spent over an hour testifying before the judge, admitting to slapping the inmate but claiming he only did so to check if the inmate was breathing. He also apologized to the inmate and the prison administration.
- What happened in the Reggio Emilia prison on April 3, 2023?
- A vice inspector of the prison police in Reggio Emilia, Italy, along with nine colleagues, is on trial for assaulting a 44-year-old Tunisian inmate. The assault, which was filmed on a cell phone, occurred during the inmate's transfer to solitary confinement.
- What actions have the officers taken to address their actions?
- Eight of the ten officers involved paid €1,000 each as a gesture of reparation to the victim, who has become a civil party in the case. All ten have requested an abbreviated trial.