Overview
- The three children remain in a Vasto group home under a 20 November order, with their mother housed there but limited to mealtime contact.
- Court-appointed guardians requested a short extension to resolve school attendance, noting vaccinations and the parents’ limited Italian as further concerns.
- The Australian embassy is engaged after the vice consul met the children and mother, following confirmation that the minors are Australian citizens.
- Parents’ lawyers report cooperation and a temporary home has been secured, while offers include Flavio Briatore’s pledge to fund repairs and Al Bano’s proposal to host the family.
- Local officials said the mother has considered returning to Australia and suggested the children could stay with an aunt if that path is pursued, which defense lawyers say is not currently their plan.