Overview

• Doctors closed Nicholas Pellegrino’s neck wound with nine stitches and are monitoring him for a potential blood clot ahead of his discharge.
• Italian authorities have detained two North African migrants suspected of the July 15 attack on the Melegnano-to-Milan train.
• A community-driven GoFundMe campaign has raised over $38,000 to cover Pellegrino’s medical expenses and replace belongings stolen during the assault.
• Pellegrino, a San Francisco religion teacher and track coach, says he expects a full recovery and feels his faith has been strengthened by the ordeal.
• The attack has underscored security concerns and resource strains in Italy following record Mediterranean migrant arrivals.