AustriaEight years after the collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, which killed 43 people, several responsible parties were sentenced to lengthy prison terms on Thursday. The main defendant, Giovanni Castellucci, former head of Italy’s highway authority, received a 12-year sentence. Family members of the victims expressed relief and emotional reactions, with some breaking down in tears. Egle Possetti, a spokesperson for the victims' families, called the verdict 'justifiable,' though she criticized the lack of accountability during the long trial. Relatives of the deceased, including Michele Matti Altadonna, welcomed the judgment as justice being served. Italian Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, from the right-wing League party, also praised the ruling. The four-year trial involved 283 hearings and concluded with multiple prison sentences totaling nearly 200 years. The prosecution accused Castellucci of prioritizing profit over safety, while his defense argued for a non-obvious construction flaw.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the sentencing outcome, highlighting both the prosecution's claims against Castellucci and the defense's arguments. While the article mentions political figures like Matteo Salvini and references the broader political context, it does not take a clear side.
