Ex MP Pittelli among 200 convicted in maxi Ndrangheta trial

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Former Forza Italia MP Giancarlo Pittelli was given a jail term of 11 years by a court in Lamezia Terme on Monday, when he was among around 200 people convicted in the so-called Rinascita Scott ‘maxi’ trial.

Mass trials for alleged members of organised crime groups are becoming the norm in Italy. (Photo: ANSA)

The trial was held for alleged members of the ‘Ndrangheta mafia in the Calabrian province of Vibo Valentia and their ...

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Ex MP Pittelli among 200 convicted in maxi Ndrangheta trial

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