Juve case: Rome judge approves plea bargain for former club executives

Rome, Sept. 22 (LaPresse) – The preliminary hearing judge at the Rome Court, Anna Maria Gavoni, has approved a plea bargain for several former Juventus executives involved in the “Prisma” investigation into the club’s financial statements. The inquiry, initially launched by the Turin Prosecutor’s Office, was later transferred to Rome for jurisdictional reasons. Among those granted a plea deal are former president Andrea Agnelli, former sporting director Fabio Paratici, and former vice president Pavel Nedved. All received suspended sentences ranging from 11 months to 1 year and 8 months. The judge also accepted the request for dismissal of charges against Maurizio Arrivabene, filed by prosecutors Lorenzo Del Giudice and Giorgio Orano, under the coordination of Deputy Prosecutor Giuseppe Cascini. Charges included market manipulation, obstruction of regulatory authorities, and falsification of accounting documents. The investigation focused on suspicious capital gains and salary maneuvers during the Covid-19 pandemic. Around 200 civil parties have joined the case, including shareholders, consumer protection groups, and Consob, Italy’s financial market regulator.