Turetta's defense: "He doesn't fear life imprisonment, but he's not Pablo Escobar"

In the Court of Assizes in Venice, the lawyers of Filippo Turetta They refuted the charges brought against their client, arguing that themurder of Giulia Cecchettin was not premeditated, nor characterised by particular cruelty.

The Defense of Filippo Turetta

Attorney Caruso said that Turetta is aware that he will have to serve a long prison sentence, emphasizing that his client does not fear life imprisonment. The defense focused on refuting the aggravating circumstances and presenting the mitigating circumstances to the Court. According to the lawyers, Turetta had not premeditated the murder, highlighting his insecurity. The list of things to do, written by Turetta before the attack on Giulia Cecchettin, would not demonstrate a murderous plan, but rather an attempted kidnapping. Caruso insisted on the absence of intentionality and premeditation on the part of Turetta.

Mitigating Circumstances and Reconstruction of the Facts

Attorney Cornaviera illustrated the mitigating factors, such as Turetta's memorials and his cooperative attitude with the police at the time of his arrest. The defense argued that Turetta voluntarily provided the passwords to access his devices, showing remorse for what happened. Finally, Turetta appears closed in on himself in the courtroom, focused on his own responsibilities.