Overview
- The L’Aquila juvenile court suspended parental authority and placed the three children (8, 6, 6) in a Vasto community facility for observation, with their mother allowed to stay.
- A provisional guardian, lawyer Maria Luisa Palladino, was appointed as authorities carry out pediatric exams, vaccination checks and psychological support.
- The order cites risks to the children’s “life of relations” under Article 2 plus unsafe, non‑agibile housing and refusal of some mandatory health verifications.
- The parents’ lawyer says an appeal is being prepared, disputing findings on schooling and medical care.
- Political and diplomatic fallout widened: Matteo Salvini denounced the move and plans a visit, Giorgia Meloni and Justice Minister Carlo Nordio weighed ministry inspections, the ANM defended the judiciary, and the Australian and UK embassies are following the case.