Rome, 28 Sept. (LaPresse) – Following the reading of the judgement, PD secretary Elly Schlein commented on the verdict, describing it as a turning point after ten years of legal battles: “Justice has finally been done for Giulio Regeni, and this is only thanks to the extraordinary work of the prosecution, the tenacity of the Regeni family and the work of lawyer Ballerini. It is an emotional day because it comes after ten years of fighting for truth and justice. This is a landmark judgement because it convicts three men from the Egyptian security services for the abduction and torture of Giulio Regeni. No one will ever again be able to deny the Egyptian regime’s responsibility: we must take note of this and act accordingly. This is an important verdict for all the Giulias and Giulios of Egypt, a beacon of hope for all those oppressed by regimes across the world.” Schlein reiterated that the result had been achieved “miraculously, despite obstacles and attempts to mislead the investigation”, emphasising that the verdict strengthens the quest for truth and “sets a precedent of international significance”.
Regeni murder: Schlein: “Convictions secured miraculously despite attempts to mislead the investigation”
Rome, 28 Sept. (LaPresse) – Following the reading of the judgement, PD secretary Elly Schlein commented on the verdict, describing it as a turning point after ten years of legal battles: “Justice has finally been done for Giulio Regeni, and this is only thanks to the extraordinary work of the prosecution, the tenacity of the Regeni family and the work of lawyer Ballerini. It is an emotional day because it comes after ten years of fighting for truth and justice. This is a landmark judgement because it convicts three men from the Egyptian security services for the abduction and torture of Giulio Regeni. No one will ever again be able to deny the Egyptian regime’s responsibility: we must take note of this and act accordingly. This is an important verdict for all the Giulias and Giulios of Egypt, a beacon of hope for all those oppressed by regimes across the world.” Schlein reiterated that the result had been achieved “miraculously, despite obstacles and attempts to mislead the investigation”, emphasising that the verdict strengthens the quest for truth and “sets a precedent of international significance”.