Justice Reform Advances with Broad Political Support, Nordio Asserts
Speaking at the inauguration of the judicial year in the Supreme Court, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio highlighted the “most significant” legislative initiative in the justice sector: a constitutional reform bill on the judicial system and the establishment of a disciplinary court. Approved in a preliminary vote on January 16 with bipartisan support, the reform seeks to honor the spirit of the penal code crafted by Giuliano Vassalli, a renowned jurist and Resistance hero. Nordio emphasized the absolute independence of prosecutors from the executive branch and the strengthened role of judges, ensuring equality between the prosecution and defense under a fair trial system. The minister pledged to advance the reform with determination, subject to approval through a popular referendum, describing the effort as a commitment to both voters and constitutional principles.
Husband Cleared in Newborn Kidnapping Case as Wife Remains in Custody
Moses Acqua, a 43-year-old Nigerian man, has been released from prison after the investigating judge accepted the prosecutor’s request for his exoneration in the abduction of newborn Sofia. The baby was taken from a clinic in Cosenza just one day after birth by Moses’ wife, Rosa Vespa, who remains in custody. According to Moses’ lawyer, Gianluca Garritano, his client was unaware of his wife’s plan and only discovered the child was not his upon returning home, moments before the police arrived. Investigators revealed that Rosa had faked a pregnancy for months, fabricating a story to deceive her husband and family. She confessed to orchestrating the kidnapping alone and now faces psychiatric evaluation to assess her mental state at the time of the crime.
Three-Year-Old’s Death in Bolzano Investigated as Possible Homicide
Muhammad, a three-year-old boy of Pakistani origin living in Brunico, passed away on January 26 after three days of agony in a Bolzano hospital due to severe brain injuries initially attributed to a fall. A month later, the local prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into “voluntary manslaughter involving abuse,” with the boy’s mother under scrutiny. She claimed the child had hit his head on the floor after a fall, but suspicions were raised by medical staff who observed numerous bruises and hematomas on his body. While a preliminary autopsy on December 30 found no conclusive evidence supporting foul play, doctors suggested the injuries could be consistent with deliberate harm. The full autopsy is expected to clarify the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Sinner Advances to Australian Open Final with Record-Breaking Streak
Jannik Sinner has secured his spot in the Australian Open final after defeating American Ben Shelton in straight sets, 7-6, 6-2, 6-2. The Italian, currently on a career-best 20-match winning streak, will face world No. 1 Alexander Zverev on Sunday. Sinner overcame a shaky start in the semifinal, recovering from two breaks in the first set and saving two set points before dominating the tiebreak. With this victory, the 23-year-old becomes the youngest player since Jim Courier in 1992-93 to reach consecutive Australian Open finals and the first Italian to contest three Grand Slam finals in the Open Era. A victory in the final could see him join the ranks of tennis legends like Federer, Djokovic, Lendl, and McEnroe by winning three consecutive hard-court Slams.
White House Highlights Zero-Tolerance Immigration Policy with Controversial Photo
A striking image shared by the White House depicts a group of men in chains, guarded by armed officers, against the backdrop of an aircraft fuselage. Accompanied by the caption “Promises made. PROMISES KEPT.” and the statement “Deportation Flights Have Begun,” the post reinforces the Trump administration’s hardline stance on illegal immigration. The photo, released via Twitter, underscores a zero-tolerance policy, with officials declaring: “As promised, President Trump is sending a strong message to the world: those entering the U.S. illegally will face severe consequences.”
