The Naples DDA has cracked down heavily on the Moscarella clan in Castellammare headed by boss Michele Onorato, known as 'o pimuntense: the prosecution has in fact requested total sentences of just over 75 years in prison.
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These are strong requests given that the trial is being held with the abbreviated rite. They are all accused of extortion against numerous merchants and entrepreneurs in the area north of Castellammare which borders Pompei and Santa Maria la Carità.
Besides Michael Honored and his son Silverio on trial are his wife Carmela Zurlo, his daughter Maria Onorato (who is under house arrest), Salvatore Scotognella, Pasquale Palma, Renato Avitabile, Luciano Polito, Giuseppina Concilio and Michele Santarpia.
The trial was postponed to February 20, 2025 for the defense's arguments and will continue on March 12. At the end of October the trial was cancelled due to legitimate impediment due to the boss's illness.
The defense team includes lawyers Gennaro De Gennaro who defends three members of the Onorato family and then Giuliano Sorrentino, Michele Torrente, Olga Coda, Renato D'Antuono and Michele Morelli.
These are the requests for condemnation
Michael Honored 12 years in prison and a 12 thousand euro fine
Salvatore Scotognella 10 years in prison and a 6 thousand euro fine
Pasquale Palma 6 years and 9 months in prison and a 6 thousand euro fine
Carmela Zurlo 6 years and 6 thousand euro fine
Silverio Honorato 10 years and 6 thousand euro fine
Renato Avitabile 6 years and 6 thousand euro fine
Luciano Polito 7 years and 6 thousand euro fine
Giuseppina Concilio 8 years
Michael Santarpia 6 years and 6 months and a 6 thousand euro fine
Mary Honored 4 years and a fine of 8 thousand euros.
The trial was adjourned to February 20, 2025 for defense arguments and will continue on March 12.
The defense team includes lawyers Gennaro De Gennaro who defends three members of the Onorato family and then Giuliano Sorrentino, Michele Torrente, Olga Coda, Renato D'Antuono and Michele Morelli.
Article published on 19 December 2024 - 14:26
