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Prosecutor Seeks 11 Years, 4 Months for Ex-Voghera Security Chief in 2021 Killing

He faces a voluntary homicide charge under an abbreviated procedure that would reduce any prison term by one-third if he is convicted.

Overview

  • Pavia’s chief prosecutor, Fabio Napoleone, asked the court to sentence Massimo Adriatici over the fatal shooting of 39-year-old Moroccan citizen Youns El Boussettaoui.
  • The case stems from a July 20, 2021 incident in Voghera’s Piazza Meardi, where a shot from Adriatici’s .22-caliber pistol killed El Boussettaoui.
  • Adriatici, a lawyer and former Lega municipal assessor for security in Voghera, opted for a fast-track trial known as rito abbreviato.
  • Prosecutors moved the allegation from excess in self-defense to voluntary homicide after reviewing surveillance footage and other elements.
  • Judge Luigi Riganti is presiding, and local reports indicate a ruling is expected on January 30.