The lawyers for the civil party are seeking one million euros in damages from their clients, both shipwrecked individuals and associations and non-governmental organizations, in the Open Arms trial, which began three years ago against Matteo Salvini. The deputy prime minister is accused of kidnapping and refusing to perform official acts. On the criminal side, the prosecutor has requested a six-year prison sentence. Now, the trial will resume on October 18 with the defense speech of the leader of the League who prevented the disembarkation of 147 migrants five years ago. And, to follow, another will be held for the replies so that the judges can then meet in chambers. At today's hearing, which took place in the courtroom of the Pagliarelli bunker in Palermo, one of the migrants involved was also present for the first time. He is Musa, a minor at the time of the events, who appeared with his lawyer Serena Romano. “He prefers not to say anything,” the lawyer said.
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