Domenico Giorno, 43 years old, from Luzzi (CS), was recently acquitted by the Court of Appeal of Catanzaro after initially being convicted on suspicion of ISIS-related terrorism. The verdict has raised questions about the evaluation of evidence and the effectiveness of the defense arguments presented by his lawyers. The acquittal marks the end of a long and difficult legal journey for Giorno, offering him the opportunity to start his life anew.
Domenico Giorno, 43 years old, from Luzzi, has finally seen the end of a long legal nightmare. After being judged and convicted in first and second instance for suspicions related to ISIS terrorism, he has been acquitted. The verdict issued by the Court of Appeal of Catanzaro stated the broader formula: "because the fact does not exist".
The acquittal of Domenico Giorno by the Court of Appeal of Catanzaro marks the conclusion of a long and complex legal process. Initially convicted in first and second instance for suspected ties to ISIS terrorism, his acquittal followed the annulment and retrial of the conviction by the Supreme Court of Cassation. The ruling stated "because the fact does not exist," indicating that the evidence presented was not sufficient to prove Giorno's guilt.
The original accusations linked Giorno to the "networks" of ISIS, Al Qaeda, and Islamist radicalism, alleging that he downloaded manuals for building homemade explosive devices and self-training materials for carrying out attacks from the darknet. However, his acquittal marked the end of a difficult period, offering him the opportunity to turn the page and resume his life.
The verdict of Giorno's not guilty by the Court of Appeal of Catanzaro has raised questions about how the evidence was evaluated and what factors led to Giorno's acquittal. The defense arguments presented by his trusted lawyers, Antonio Cortese and Michele Franzese of the Cosenza Bar, evidently played a significant role in overturning the initial conviction.
His acquittal marks the conclusion of a long and difficult legal journey, offering Giorno the opportunity to turn the page and resume his life.
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