Casal di Principe. Nicola Cosentino's defense had requested a sentence reduction, arguing a conflicting interpretation of the crime of external complicity in mafia association. This conflict emerged from the rulings in two key cases: the Eco5 trial and the investigation into vote-buying in local elections, known as "The Prince and the Dancing Card."
By virtue of this contrast, a request for a reduction of one year of the overall sentence was made, but the court rejected the request. Already in recent months, the Court of Cassation had rejected an extraordinary appeal for error of fact, invoking article 625-bis of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
The defense argued that the Court had erred in its assessment of the documents, in particular the order of May 12, 2021 and other key procedural documents.
Cosentino had complained about the failure to acquire 71 documents deemed crucial, presented during the hearing on April 28, 2021 and accompanied by an explanatory memorandum sent via certified email on May 4, 2021. However, this line of defense was also rejected.
Nicola Cosentino's situation is complex and deserves careful analysis. The issue of the reduction of the sentence and external complicity in mafia association is a delicate issue that affects many people. Let's hope that justice takes its course.