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Florence Appeals Court Upholds 5-Year Sentence for Mauro Moretti in 2009 Viareggio Derailment

Following the decision, the court affirmed penalties for 11 co-defendants with his defense team planning an appeal to the Court of Cassation.

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Overview

  • The court confirmed a five-year prison term for Mauro Moretti, former FS and RFI CEO, after a Cassation remand on mitigating circumstances.
  • Sentences for 11 other executives and technicians from Ferrovie dello Stato, Rete Ferroviaria Italiana, Cima Riparazioni and Gatx Rail affiliates were upheld unchanged.
  • Prosecutors had requested the same penalties as in the prior appeal trial, arguing for minimal generic mitigating factors.
  • Families of the 32 victims, who have attended every hearing, hailed the verdict as essential for uncovering the truth and securing accountability.
  • Moretti’s legal counsel expressed disappointment and announced plans to challenge the ruling before Italy’s highest court.