Michele Donferri Mitelli

Michele Donferri Mitelli, a former executive at Autostrade per l'Italia (Aspi), the Italian motorway operator, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. This conviction stems from the catastrophic collapse of the Morandi bridge in Genoa in August 2018, an event that claimed the lives of 43 people. The verdict was delivered by a court in Genoa, marking the conclusion of the first trial related to the disaster. While prosecutors had sought a longer sentence for Giovanni Castellucci, the former CEO of Aspi, the court's decision reflects accountability for the company's role in the tragedy. The sentencing of Mitelli and other defendants highlights the legal repercussions for those involved in the management and oversight of infrastructure that failed so devastatingly.