Naples - Michelangelo Mazza, once a central figure in the Neapolitan organised crime scene, has been released from prison after being definitively sentenced for numerous murders.
as the material executor, former killer and liaison man in criminal relations with all the Campania clans, friends and enemies.
His release marks not only the extinction of a debt to justice, but
also the culmination of an extraordinary journey of personal and social redemption, made possible by the recognition of the continuation bond on all the crimes committed in favor of his uncle, Giuseppe Misso.
Michelangelo Mazza, former killer of the Misso clan, has undertaken a path of collaboration with justice since 2007, testifying in over 300 trials and contributing to hitting important Camorra clans [1].
This journey, although long and troubled, has demonstrated its profound
awareness of the mistakes made and a firm desire for redemption. Today, Mazza has completed a full reintegration into the working and social world, a tangible example of how individual determination, legal support, and the precious spiritual support of Don Salvatore Saggiomo, prison chaplain, can help. Secondigliano and current guarantor of prisoners in the province of Caserta, can lead to a new existence.
The continuation requirement, a fundamental legal institution in Italian criminal law, has allowed the plurality of crimes committed to be reconsidered as the expression of a single criminal plan, thus mitigating the effects of cumulative sentences [2]. This recognition was crucial for his release from prison and for his effective reintegration into society. A key role in this complex legal process was played by the lawyer Umberto Di Gennaro, a jurist and childhood friend of Michelangelo Mazza, together with his colleagues Sante Foresta and Luigi Ligotti, whose commitment ensured the respect of Mazza's rights and the recognition of his journey.
Michelangelo Mazza's story doesn't end here. A documentary film will soon be released that will retrace his journey, from his life of crime to his redemption. The documentary will not only delve into his personal journey, but will also reveal previously unseen details of the Camorra over the last 25-30 years, details of great historical value, including the detailed account of the robbery of Maradona's Ballon d'Or in 1989 [3].
Mazza himself revealed how the trophy, not entirely made of gold, was stolen and subsequently melted down, debunking the "journalistic hoax" of its discovery.
The documentary promises to offer a unique and never-before-told perspective on the events that intertwined the Argentine champion's life with that of organized crime, revealing previously untold facts of extraordinary historical value.
This story aims to highlight not only the end of a legal process, but the beginning of a new phase for Michelangelo Mazza, a man who, through determination and awareness of his mistakes, was able to rebuild his life, offering a powerful testimony of redemption and hope for society.
Michelangelo Mazza's story, though turbulent and marked by mistakes, stands today as a beacon of hope for all Camorristi who wish to embark on a journey of cooperation with justice and repentance. His story demonstrates that, with loyalty and determination, it is possible to redeem oneself and rebuild one's life. At the same time, Mazza's story serves as a powerful warning to young people fascinated by the Camorra, demonstrating how life within the clans, even when burdened by blood ties, is destined to be indelibly marked, defrauding the lives of those who enter it.
References:
[1]The story of Michelangelo Mazza, first a killer, then a repentant, today trapped by the State: "Under arrest for 38 years, longer than Brusca". Il Riformista, 11 January 2023. Available on:https://www.ilriformista.it/la-The story of Michelangelo Mazza, first a killer, then a repentant, now in the state's trap, under arrest for 38-years-older-than-brusca-337981/
[2] VI'm not allowed toi continuation: what is needed to determine it? Diritto.it, April 09, 2024. Available at:https://www.diritto.it/vincolo-continuazione-necessario-per-determine it/
[3]«Maradona,so we stole the Ballon d'Or from him. But it wasn't all gold." Corriere.it, 27 May 2022.Availablee of:https://www.corriere.it/sport/calcio/22maggio27/maradona-cosi- rubammo-pallone-d-oro-ma-non-era-tutto-d-oro-77bd73ca-ddbb-11ec-9d2a-935eb68a8d83.shtml
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It's interesting to see how a person like Michelangelo Mazza can change his life after such a difficult past. However, I wonder if it's really possible for anyone to have a second chance, considering his previous actions and their gravity.
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It's interesting to see how a person like Michelangelo Mazza can change his life after such a difficult past. However, I wonder if it's really possible for anyone to have a second chance, considering his previous actions and their gravity.