Chico Forti is in Italy. La Russa: “Great work by Prime Minister Meloni”

After 24 years in prison in Florida, the man returned to his homeland. The prime minister welcomed him. The possible meeting with the Pope in Verona

ROME – Chico Forti has landed in Italy. The Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed him at Pratica Di Mare airport.

24 YEARS OF PRISON IN FLORIDA

The man, a 65-year-old from Trento, was released in recent days from prison in Florida where he was detained for 24 years, sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder in 1998. Forti was brought back to Italy with a Falcon 2000 from 31st Wing of the Italian Air Force.

LA RUSSA: “HER RETURN IS EXCELLENT NEWS”

“The arrival in Italy of the plane with Chico Forti on board is excellent news. An important result, the fruit of great work carried out by the Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, by his government and from Italian diplomacy. My most sincere congratulations and thanks to all of them for their efforts. Finally, I address a thought to Chico and his family, who have faced this complex judicial matter with dignity.” The president of the Senate Ignazio La Russa wrote it on Facebook.

THE POSSIBLE MEETING WITH THE POPE

Chico Forti should be transferred to the Verona prison, where the Holy Father’s visit is scheduled for this afternoon, starting this morning in the Verona city.