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Court rejects request to defer Roggero’s imprisonment pending pardon

The Turin Surveillance Court rejected the request by Grinzane Cavour jeweller Roggero, who was sentenced to 14 years and 9 months for the deaths of two robbers and the wounding of a third.

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What is happening

The court ruled that Roggero will remain in prison and stated that any decision on clemency belongs exclusively to the Head of State.

Why is it on the Radar?

The ruling means that Roggero’s imprisonment will not be deferred while awaiting a possible pardon.

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