Palermo, Miccichè defends actions to save sick cat, gives up official car

Last Updated: May 24, 2024

The article discusses former Sicilian regional assembly president Gianfranco Miccichè’s involvement in an investigation regarding the misuse of a government-issued car. Miccichè admits to using the car improperly, but claims he did so in good faith, such as when he used it to rush his sick cat to the vet. He has voluntarily given up the car and is now facing charges of embezzlement, fraud, and providing false statements. His lawyer has requested the lifting of the house arrest order imposed on Miccichè, as he resides in Sant’Ambrogio, a town overlooking Cefalù, where the order was issued.