The surveillance court of Naples has provided for the alternative measure of entrustment to social services for Luciano Treglia, historical exponent of organized football fandom Naples and for years leader of the A curve of the city stadium.
Treglia was arrested last May to serve a combined nine years and eight months in prison for the crimes of devastation and criminal conspiracy. After a pardon was granted and the remaining sentence was subsequently recalculated, the judges decided to grant the alternative measure for the remaining four years of prison time.
The decision comes after an evaluation of the ultra's legal and personal history, defended by a cassation lawyer. Emilio CoppolaThe legal case has its roots in the clashes that took place on 20 September 2003 at the Partenio Stadium, during the derby between Avellino and Naples. During those hours of tension and violence in the clashes between fans, the nineteen-year-old lost his life. Sergio Ercolano.
For those events, the Avellino court sentenced Treglia and seven other ultras to prison terms ranging from three to nine years for devastation and looting. With the new order from the surveillance court, the former Curva A leader will now be able to serve the final part of his sentence outside prison, subject to the community service program provided by law.
It seems to me like a decision that requires clarification, but also raises doubts. I'm neither for nor against it, but it seems the judicial process has been poorly and well-judged, and people no longer know what to think. The victim has a right to memory and respect, the community would like explanations and guarantees. Placement in the care of social services might work, but stricter controls and transparency are needed.