Acireale lawyer arrested for threatening ex with death

Last Updated: May 18, 2024

An article explains that a 40-year-old man, who was on house arrest, was arrested by the police in Acireale and placed in prison for threatening his lawyer and being found in possession of two illegal firearms. The man had previously been convicted and sentenced to 3 years and 4 months in prison for this offense. The Prosecutor’s Office requested and obtained an aggravation of the measures against the man, leading to his imprisonment. This decision was made based on the man’s previous criminal history and his ability to acquire weapons, as well as the perceived real and current danger he posed due to his threatening behavior.