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Prosecutors launch appeal over Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

Prosecutors appeal Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Prosecutors appeal Salvini acquittal in Open Arms case

Palermo prosecutors have lodged an appeal with Italy’s highest court against the acquittal of Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini over his 2019 decision to block a migrant rescue vessel.

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Salvini and League call for remigration after incorrectly blaming a "foreigner" for a murder. Salvini proposes bill for Italy to exit WHO

Salvini Calls for Justice Reform Following Open Arms Acquittal

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Salvini Calls for Justice Reform Following Open Arms Acquittal

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on Saturday reiterated the need for a judicial reform to separate judges’ and prosecutors’ career paths. His comments followed his Open Arms acquittal in Palermo on Friday.

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Salvini in Palermo for Open Arms trial verdict

Salvini awaits verdict in Open Arms trial

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Salvini awaits verdict in Open Arms trial

Matteo Salvini expressed pride in his decisions before attending the Open Arms trial at Palermo’s Pagliarelli prison.

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Rail sabotage in Calabria The Salvini verdict in the Open Arms trial is scheduled for Friday 20th December 2024

League Prepares for Mobilisation Ahead of Salvini Verdict

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on League Prepares for Mobilisation Ahead of Salvini Verdict

The League is ready to take action if its leader, Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, is convicted during a hearing scheduled for Friday, according to the party’s deputy leader, Andrea Crippa. The Salvini verdict will set the stall out on political limitations.

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Prosecutors in the Salvini Open Arms case have been threatened. Image shows an Open Arms vessel at sea

All Open Arms trial prosecutors now assigned protection

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on All Open Arms trial prosecutors now assigned protection

Giuseppe Santalucia, the head of the National Association of Magistrates (ANM), warned media tensions and suspicions surrounding a trial can lead to verbal violence and threats. This after the last of the Open Arms trial prosecutors received protection.

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Prosecutors in the Salvini Open Arms case have been threatened. Image shows an Open Arms vessel at sea

Palermo prosecutors threatened over Salvini Open Arms case

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Palermo prosecutors threatened over Salvini Open Arms case

The three Palermo prosecutors who requested a six-year prison sentence for Matteo Salvini in the Open Arms case have received thousands of abusive messages.

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Richard Gere, pictured on board the rescue ship, will appear as a witness at the Open Arms trial against Matteo Salvini.

Richard Gere to appear at Open Arms trial in October

July 8, 2023July 8, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Richard Gere to appear at Open Arms trial in October

Actor Richard Gere will be heard as a witness in the Open Arms trial against Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini on October 6th, judicial sources said on Friday.

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