Overview
- The court’s written motivations, filed after its November 12 decision, uphold the annulment of custody orders against Manfredi Catella and others.
- Judges reject the prosecution’s claim of “systemic” corruption, stating such characterizations cannot replace proof of a specific corrupt agreement.
- The relationship between architect Alessandro Scandurra and Catella is described as improper and marked by conflict of interest, yet insufficient to establish corruption.
- Chats cited by prosecutors are assessed as indicating at most possible bid-rigging, a charge that was not brought.
- Further prosecution remains technically possible but faces evidentiary hurdles, compounded by the retirement of deputy prosecutor Tiziana Siciliano.