Overview

• The Procura di Prato has launched investigations into two inmate-on-inmate sexual violence cases, including a September 2023 rape and a January 2020 torture.
• Separate inquiries cover the June 4 and July 5 uprisings that saw inmates barricade sections, set fires, and clash with riot police.
• More than 41 cellphones, three SIM cards, and a router were seized over the past year, yet new devices remained active after a June 28 operation, indicating ongoing smuggling.
• Magistrates are probing alleged collusion by Polizia Penitenziaria officers in facilitating contraband networks and inmate communications.
• Prosecutor Luca Tescaroli has warned that La Dogaia’s pervasive illegal activity demands a firm and sustained state response to restore safety and dignity.