He's a 48-year-old, and the alleged victim is a neighbor's 10-year-old daughter. The prosecutor is asking for the man's acquittal: "The girl is credible, but reasonable doubt remains."
Regional Councilor Stefano Schirru (Alliance Sardinia) expresses concern: "A pensioner should work for free for a maximum of two years: he risks being unfairly employed."
The three Moby ships that could be sailing between Santa Teresa and Bonifacio are out of service, amid a harsh attack from industrialists: "This is a strategic route, causing enormous damage to businesses. Unacceptable structural problems in transport."