Salvini visits Roggero: The jeweler's life in prison

Matteo Salvini, Italy's Deputy Premier, visited Mario Roggero at Bollate prison near Milan, offering personal support to the jeweler convicted of double homicide. Roggero, who surrendered to authorities two days prior, is serving a sentence of 14 years and nine months. Salvini expressed his commitment to Roggero's cause, stating, "Consider me at your disposal. I can come visit you every time you feel the need. We are working for you to be here for a short time."

The visit, accompanied by League lawmakers Luca Toccalini and Fabrizio Cecchetti, focused on Roggero's well-being and his family's concerns. Salvini mentioned Roggero's desire to study English and his efforts to clarify certain aspects of the events leading to his conviction. "He denied some fanciful reconstructions," Salvini said, referring to details present in the case files concerning an incident where Roggero allegedly threatened the daughter's boyfriend and his parents with a gun.

“

Consider me at your disposal. I can come visit you every time you feel the need. We are working for you to be here for a short time.

Roggero's lawyer, Stefano Marcolini, acknowledged the incident but urged for it to be "downsized" and "contextualized." Meanwhile, the civil parties representing the two robbers killed in the incident are pursuing financial compensation. "Roggero has not yet paid the foreseen damages. We will probably start with seizures," they stated.

“

He denied some fanciful reconstructions.

Roggero is sharing a cell equipped with a stove with another inmate, described as an "expert in prison life" who is helping him adapt. He has complained about the early meal times, with lunch at 11 a.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. He was able to make a brief call to his wife, and his lawyer brought him greetings from another jeweler, Robertino Zancan, who has also been targeted by thieves.

Following a meeting between Justice Minister Carlo Nordio and President Sergio Mattarella, Roggero's wife submitted a formal request for a presidential pardon. Outside the prison, Salvini posed for a photo with young League supporters holding a banner that read: "Pardon for Mario Roggero."

“

Roggero has not yet paid the foreseen damages. We will probably start with seizures.