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Rudy Guede Indicted on Sexual Assault Charges

The hearing will test Italian courts’ ability to weigh extensive digital evidence without bias

A reproduction made 06 November 2007 of an undated picture shows British exchange student Meredith Kercher in Perugia.
Rudy Guede leaves the Viterbo's penitentiary, Italy, Saturday, June 25, 2016. Guede, who was convicted to 16-year in prison for the 2007 murder of the British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, left Saturday the penitentiary for a temporary release of thirty-six hours to spend in a volunteer centre for prisoner assistance in the city of Viterbo.
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Overview

  • A Viterbo judge ordered Guede to stand trial on Nov. 4, 2025, for alleged assault, mistreatment and sexual violence
  • Investigating magistrate Rita Cialoni cited more than 100,000 photos and thousands of chats and audio messages as evidence
  • The charges originate from a 2023 complaint by Guede’s 25-year-old ex-girlfriend in Viterbo
  • Guede has been under a restraining order and electronic ankle tag since December 2023 following the allegations
  • Defense attorney Carlo Mezzetti argues that Guede’s high-profile murder conviction could compromise trial fairness