Mario Roggero arrives at prison, criticizes presidential pardons

Mario Roggero has arrived at the Bollate prison in Milan to begin serving his sentence for killing two robbers and injuring another in April 2021. His conviction, initially 17 years, was reduced to 14 years and 9 months on appeal and upheld by the Cassation Court.

Upon arrival, Roggero questioned the justice system, referencing President Mattarella's pardons. "President Mattarella pardoned a people smuggler who killed 30 people, he pardoned Minetti, I think he should put a hand on his conscience," Roggero told reporters. He also expressed regret "with hindsight" for his actions, stating, "one must find oneself in those situations."

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President Mattarella pardoned a people smuggler who killed 30 people, he pardoned Minetti, I think he should put a hand on his conscience.

Meanwhile, Justice Minister Carlo Nordio has launched an inquiry into the possibility of a pardon for Roggero, coordinating with the Public Prosecutor's Office at the Court of Appeals in Turin. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni reiterated her government's position, stating on social media that "whoever commits a crime cannot claim compensation for damages suffered while committing it." Her statement followed controversy over potential compensation claims from the families of the deceased robbers.

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I defend myself. And should I compensate you? It is not right. With the latest Security decree, we are introducing a rule of pure common sense: those who suffer damage while committing a crime cannot claim any compensation, nor can their families. Those who break the law cannot expect to be compensated by those who defended themselves. The State is on the side of decent people. Not criminals.