Milan, 11 July (LaPresse) – The preliminary hearing of Mohammed Saidi, the 27-year-old accused of slashing a young woman on the afternoon of Thursday 9 July at the Duomo metro station, has concluded at San Vittore prison in Milan. “The judge has reserved judgement; he told us he is expected to announce his decision today, but for the moment he has not said anything.” These were the words of Mara Bracco, the man’s lawyer, who was reached by telephone after leaving the prison without stopping to speak to journalists or the cameras. Before the judge, the suspect answered questions. “Mohamed made some statements; he spoke,” explained his lawyer, “but I cannot disclose what was said.” The defence lawyer remained tight-lipped about the content of his answers: “I cannot comment at this stage because the investigation is subject to confidentiality. He has given his version of events, so there will probably be further investigations.” The offences with which the 27-year-old is charged, she specified, are carrying a weapon, assaulting a public official and causing grievous bodily harm. Her client, she added, appeared calm. “I cannot tell you the details because there is still a duty of confidentiality regarding the investigation, and so this is not the right time,” concluded Bracco.
Slashed on the Milan metro; attacker’s lawyer: “He has given his version of events”
Milan, 11 July (LaPresse) – The preliminary hearing of Mohammed Saidi, the 27-year-old accused of slashing a young woman on the afternoon of Thursday 9 July at the Duomo metro station, has concluded at San Vittore prison in Milan. “The judge has reserved judgement; he told us he is expected to announce his decision today, but for the moment he has not said anything.” These were the words of Mara Bracco, the man’s lawyer, who was reached by telephone after leaving the prison without stopping to speak to journalists or the cameras. Before the judge, the suspect answered questions. “Mohamed made some statements; he spoke,” explained his lawyer, “but I cannot disclose what was said.” The defence lawyer remained tight-lipped about the content of his answers: “I cannot comment at this stage because the investigation is subject to confidentiality. He has given his version of events, so there will probably be further investigations.” The offences with which the 27-year-old is charged, she specified, are carrying a weapon, assaulting a public official and causing grievous bodily harm. Her client, she added, appeared calm. “I cannot tell you the details because there is still a duty of confidentiality regarding the investigation, and so this is not the right time,” concluded Bracco.
