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Fake news and chronicle: the Parolisi case

For more than a year we have been reading articles that tell of an imminent release of Salvatore Parolisi.

In some it is even assumed that it is free. In still others that covid 19 would have blocked the procedure for his release.

But that's the truth?

Salvatore Parolisi was arrested in July 2011 and subsequently sentenced, with a final sentence, to serve 20 years in prison for the murder of Melania Rea.

He is currently confined to the Bollate prison and is studying law.

He does not see or hear his daughter from the moment of arrest.

Within the Institute he works and attends many courses. It seems he has never received any warning or warning as he is respectful of the rules and regulations of the prison world.

At present, despite the spread of news to the contrary, it seems to have never requested award permits or advanced other requests to obtain the benefits.

In some time it could do it, the rules allow it.

There are general principles which, if the conditions are met, apply. Point. Regardless of who the inmate is.

The emotional reaction of the victim's family complaining about the possible granting of alternative measures or reward permits is understandable, however, it is necessary to think with a cool head. Justice has nothing to do with revenge. The penalty must aim at the re-education of the condemned and this is the only way.


By granting alternative measures, an attempt is made to facilitate the reintegration of the offender into civil society by removing him from the prison environment; it is in fact known that recidivism is reduced in the case of a convicted person who has benefited from these benefits. In any case, the concession is not automatic, the Supervisory Court must decide and it will only take place if the prisoner has proved that he has made progress in the detention period and only if the conditions for a gradual reintegration are in place.


This does not mean that there is closeness and solidarity with the victims' families.

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