Ex-CEO of Italian motorway sentenced to 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse
Summary
A court in Genoa, Italy, sentenced the former CEO of the country’s main highway operator to 12 years in prison for the collapse of the Morandi bridge in 2018, which killed 43 people. The trial involved 57 defendants and focused on charges including manslaughter, negligence, and safety violations tied to the bridge's poor maintenance.Key Facts
- The Morandi bridge in Genoa collapsed on August 14, 2018, killing 43 people.
- Giovanni Castellucci, former CEO of Atlantia (the company that operated the bridge), received a 12-year prison sentence.
- Castellucci was convicted of vehicular homicide and negligence.
- Michele Donferri Mitelli, former head of maintenance, was sentenced to 11 years; Antonino Galata, former CEO of the engineering firm SPEA, got five years and six months.
- A total of 32 people were convicted, with sentences ranging from nearly 2 to 12 years; others were found not guilty or had charges expire.
- The trial lasted four years and included accusations of manslaughter, neglecting transport safety, and falsifying documents.
- The bridge had been deteriorating for years, with experts warning about its condition but needed repairs were not made.
- Prosecutors said delayed maintenance and ignored warnings caused the collapse, while the defense blamed hidden construction defects.
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