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The Alberto Stasi Case: A Long and Complex Trial
The case of Alberto Stasi, a former Bocconi student, has been a hot topic in Italian public opinion since the tragic murder of Chiara Poggi, which took place in Garlasco on . Stasi was sentenced to 16 years in prison, but his defense has always maintained the innocence of the defendant, repeatedly asking for a review of the trial. The recent decision of the European Court of Human Rights to reject his appeal represents a further chapter in this intricate judicial affair.
The reasons of the European Court
The Court declared that Stasi's appeal was "manifestly unfounded". According to the judges, the conviction was based on "various elements of evidence" and the statements of a witness, which the defense considered decisive, did not compromise the fairness of the trial. The Court stressed that the evidence against Stasi was sufficient to justify the conviction, and that the absence of further hearing of the witness did not alter the course of justice. This aspect is crucial, as it highlights how the Italian justice system respected the rights of the accused, while maintaining the firmness necessary to guarantee public safety.
Reactions to the sentence
The Court's decision has provoked mixed reactions. The Poggi family's lawyer, Gian Luigi Tizzoni, expressed the hope that this sentence could finally close a painful and controversial chapter of Italian justice. On the other hand, Stasi, now forty years old, continues to serve his sentence, benefiting from an external work regime from the prison of Bollate. His release is expected in about three and a half years, but the European Court's sentence seems to have put a full stop on an issue that has raised much controversy and discussion over the years.