Three of the seven minors accused of gang raping two cousins, aged 10 and 12, in the town of Caivano in Naples province last year were convicted on Friday after a fast-track trial.
Following the sentencing of two adults on 5th July, today three of the seven minors involved in the gang rape in Caivano were sentenced: two to 9 years and the other to 10
This is the verdict of the judge of the juvenile court of Naples Anita Politoat the end of a fast-track trial. On 5th July, sentences of between 9 years and 10 years and eight months of imprisonment were handed down by the prosecutor Claudia De Luca. On the same day, they sentenced two adults, Giuseppe Varriale and Pasquale Mosca, to 12 years and 5 months and 13 years and 4 months respectively.
What happened in Caivano Green Park?
About a year ago, two cousins aged 10 and 12 were sexually abused by a group of kids in the Caivano Green Park.
According to reconstructions, they were taken to a shed where the gang (made up of 7 minors and 2 adults) raped them. The attack brought to light a degraded and extremely difficult neighbourhood.
The rape was also filmed and shared via social media.
Not only the two young cousins, but other crime stories shook Caivano; like that of Fortuna Loffredo, 6 years old, raped and made to fall from an eighth floor terrace, or of little Antonio, 4 years old, who fell from a balcony.
The Meloni government acted promptly with the Caivano Decree, now law, working to eradicate youth hardship, educational poverty, juvenile crime and the protection of minors’ safety in the digital sphere.
