Defense speaks in the cover-up trial: “Barbera will have erased all evidence”

Last Updated: April 30, 2024

The article discusses the trial regarding the manipulation of investigations into the 1992 bombing in via D’Amelio, in which judge Paolo Borsellino and his escorts were killed. The defense lawyer argues for the innocence of the accused police officers, pointing to inconsistencies in the evidence and questioning the reliability of witness Vincenzo Scarantino. The prosecutor has requested 11 years and 10 months for one defendant and 9 years and 6 months for the others. The defense expresses condolences for the victims and their families and emphasizes the need for justice for all involved, regardless of their association with criminal organizations.