OpenIndependentProgressive2 hr. agoTwelve minors aged between 15 and 19 have been identified as victims of abuse and humiliation at the juvenile detention center in Casal del Marmo, Rome. The Italian judiciary has ordered the suspension of three police officers for one year due to alleged torture and misconduct. The incidents were documented through witness accounts, medical reports, surveillance footage, service reports, and complaints. One victim described being threatened with scissors near his genitals before being beaten. Ten officers are under investigation, with two accused of torture, five of assault, and three of false testimony. The judge characterized the behavior as 'incongruous, uncivil, and criminal,' stating such actions cannot be justified by the poor conditions of the facility. The organization Antigone, which had previously filed a complaint, announced it would act as a civil party, calling for immediate institutional reforms and highlighting concerns over the transformation of juvenile justice under recent government policies.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the issue as a systemic failure within the juvenile justice system, emphasizing the role of government policy (specifically referencing reforms introduced by the Meloni government). It highlights the severity of the situation and calls for broader institutional changes, suggesting
Torture and violence in the Casal del Marmo juvenile prison: 3 officers of the Penitentiary suspendedThree agents from the Italian Penitenziaria (Prison Service) have been suspended from duty for one year following an investigation by Rome’s prosecutors into alleged torture and violence at the juvenile detention facility in Casal del Marmo. The inquiry revealed that twelve minors, mostly foreign nationals aged between 15 and 19, were victims of systematic abuse, including punches, kicks, and attacks with metal objects. Some incidents occurred at night in areas not covered by surveillance cameras, and in some cases, officers reportedly continued to assault detainees even after they had fallen to the ground, including within the infirmary. One officer allegedly threatened detainees with severe harm, saying, 'I’ll bring them up and make them like minced meat.' The case was initially reported by the organization Antigone, which had previously filed a complaint with the Department for Juvenile Justice and Communities.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of an ongoing judicial investigation into allegations of systemic abuse within a juvenile detention center. It reports on the actions taken by authorities, including the suspension of three officers, and includes quotes from both the investigating body and the绋
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