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Milan Court Acquits Eight, Mayor Praises Decision Amid Housing Calls

6/17/2026

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On June 16, 2026, a Milan court acquitted eight defendants in the first verdict of a dozen urban-planning criminal cases.
Prosecutors had sought up to two years and four months in prison, arguing the project required a full building permit.
Mayor Giuseppe Sala welcomed the acquittal and criticised the prosecutors’ tone.
A committee of families with frozen homes urged a government meeting to create a clear legal framework for homeowners.

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On June 16, 2026, a Milan court acquitted eight defendants in the first verdict of a dozen urban-planning criminal cases.
Prosecutors had sought up to two years and four months in prison, arguing the project required a full building permit.
Mayor Giuseppe Sala welcomed the acquittal and criticised the prosecutors’ tone.
A committee of families with frozen homes urged a government meeting to create a clear legal framework for homeowners.