Italy : Eleven guards from Trapani’s Cerulli prison were put under house arrest

Italy: There are a total of 46 police officers under investigation. The crimes charged were committed in the "Pietro Cerulli" prison in Trapani

Italy : Eleven guards from Trapani’s Cerulli prison were put under house arrest

Another 14 were suspended from duty on Wednesday in relation to a probe into the alleged abuse of inmates.
    The suspects face charges of torture, abuse of authority and making false declarations.
    Prosecutors in the Sicilian city have put a total of 46 people under investigation in relation to the probe that started in 2021.

Italy: There are a total of 46 police officers under investigation. The crimes charged were committed in the "Pietro Cerulli" prison in Trapani
There are a total of 46 police officers under investigation. The crimes charged were committed in the “Pietro Cerulli” prison in Trapani, Italy. (image:ANSA)

In Italy, eleven guards from Trapani’s Cerulli prison have been placed under house arrest, while an additional 14 guards were suspended from duty as of Wednesday. These actions are part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of severe abuse of inmates within the facility. Prosecutors in the Sicilian city of Trapani have filed charges against the suspects, which include accusations of torture, abuse of authority, and making false declarations.

The investigation, which began in 2021, has uncovered disturbing details about the treatment of inmates, leading to a broader probe involving 46 individuals linked to the case. Authorities are working to determine the full extent of misconduct and hold those responsible accountable for their actions. This case highlights serious concerns about human rights and the ethical treatment of prisoners within the Italian prison system, drawing significant public and legal scrutiny.

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