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Viareggio massacre: Moretti is released from prison; he will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest
The former chief executive of Ferrovie dello Stato, who was definitively sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for the 2009 rail disaster that claimed 32 lives, was released from Orvieto prison on 3 November. Aged 79, he has lost 15 kilos and his state of health was a factor in the decision to grant him house arrest.
11 NOV 26
Last updated: 09:28
Translated by AI
After around four months in prison, Mauro Moretti will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. This is reported by Quotidiano Nazionale, which states that the former CEO of FS, sentenced to five years for the Viareggio disaster, left Orvieto prison on 3 November.
Moretti turned himself in on 26 June following the Supreme Court’s decision, which made the conviction for the charges of negligent railway disaster and arson in connection with the Viareggio station tragedy final. The events date back to 29 June 2009, when a freight wagon loaded with LPG derailed, killing 32 people in the ensuing fire and injuring over 100.
The lawyers for the former CEO of FS, the newspaper reports, have confirmed the news, explaining that they had immediately requested house arrest, given his age (79), the nature of the offence and the fact that, in his case, there was neither a risk of him absconding nor of reoffending. “Mr Moretti has been granted house arrest on the condition that his behaviour whilst under house arrest is impeccable. The legal system accords due consideration to the man in his seventies in the absence of any grounds for refusal. He has lost 15 kilos, is in a very frail condition, and the measure recognises the need to protect his health,” the lawyers told Qn.