Tag #Hydra Trial

What is the significance of the "Hydra" maxi-trial's confirmation of a horizontal mafia structure in Northern Italy?

The preliminary hearing for the "Hydra" organized crime maxi-trial, involving 143 individuals indicted for belonging to a Milan-Varese based mafia association, will begin on May 20th in the Opera prison's bunker courtroom. The case, initially rejected by a judge, was upheld by the Court of Appeals, confirming the existence of a horizontal mafia structure with members from various historical mafias. This decision followed months of legal back-and-forth, including challenges and appeals.