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57 Execs Face 400 Years Prison in Genoa Morandi Verdict

7/16/2026

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Genoa Court Verdict

A Genoa court will deliver its first-instance verdict in the Morandi Bridge case on 16 July.
Fifty-seven executives, engineers and officials face charges of negligent disaster and manslaughter.
Prosecutors submitted 284 hearings and more than 12 TB of evidence, seeking nearly 400 years of combined prison time.
Both sides will appeal, likely extending the process by about 18 months before a Supreme Court ruling, while the case tests private-infrastructure liability.

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Autostrade Settles

Autostrade per l’Italia and its subsidiary paid about 30 million euros in penalties to avoid a trial.
CEO Arrigo Giana issued an apology, calling the settlement a moral imperative beyond legal duty.
Following the settlement, the firms adopted compliance procedures and opened a Piano bridge in 2020 with a memorial for 43 victims, while families represented by lawyer Raffaele Caruso say a trial and actions are needed for accountability.

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Genoa Court Verdict

A Genoa court will deliver its first-instance verdict in the Morandi Bridge case on 16 July.
Fifty-seven executives, engineers and officials face charges of negligent disaster and manslaughter.
Prosecutors submitted 284 hearings and more than 12 TB of evidence, seeking nearly 400 years of combined prison time.
Both sides will appeal, likely extending the process by about 18 months before a Supreme Court ruling, while the case tests private-infrastructure liability.

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