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Italy's Supreme Court Upholds Salvini's Migrant Case Acquittal

12/18/2025

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The Supreme Court of Italy upheld Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini's acquittal in the migrant kidnapping case and blocked further appeals.
Salvini ordered a boat carrying over 100 migrants to remain at sea in 2019.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni backed Salvini, emphasizing the legitimacy of his actions.
Palermo prosecutors sought a Supreme Court review arguing Salvini's actions warranted legal scrutiny despite the acquittal.

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The Supreme Court of Italy upheld Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini's acquittal in the migrant kidnapping case and blocked further appeals.
Salvini ordered a boat carrying over 100 migrants to remain at sea in 2019.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni backed Salvini, emphasizing the legitimacy of his actions.
Palermo prosecutors sought a Supreme Court review arguing Salvini's actions warranted legal scrutiny despite the acquittal.