Rome Court Concludes Zambelli Extradition Hearings, Decision Expected Within Days

Overview

• The Court of Appeal of Rome ended the evidentiary phase and is expected to issue its ruling within up to five days.
• Prosecutor Erminio Amelio questioned the substance of Carla Zambelli’s Italian citizenship, while judges declined to hear defense witness Eduardo Tagliaferro.
• Judges rejected a defense bid to replace the panel after earlier adjournments sought additional documentation.
• Brazil’s request follows final STF rulings: 10 years for the CNJ system intrusion involving hacker Walter Delgatti and 5 years 3 months for illegal gun possession and constraining conduct.
• If extradition is authorized, the defense can appeal to the Corte di Cassazione and the Justice Ministry must approve; if denied, she could serve her sentences in Italy under treaty provisions.