The statute of limitations has been lifted in the case of four racehorses that died due to heat in the garage of a Moby ferry : the court of Tempio Pausania ruled. The events date back to July 13, 2020 , and occurred during the crossing of the Moby Aky motor vessel from Civitavecchia to Olbia.

Today, Tempio Pausania Court Judge Maria Elena Lai declared the statute of limitations for the actions of the ferry captain, Antonio Scotto di Cicariello, and the driver of the truck carrying the racehorses, Maurizio Conti. The two are being represented by lawyers Giovanni Cimmino and Maurizio Mani.

According to an expert report ordered by the Tempio Pausania prosecutor's office, the four racehorses died due to excessive temperatures inside the ship's garage . The stable that owned the horses, assisted by lawyer Nazzarena Tilocca, has filed a civil suit.

The trial will continue in October for two other defendants, the chief mate of the Moby Aky and a cadet mate, who are charged with forgery.

According to the prosecutor, the two men reportedly certified on the ship's documentation that they had checked the animals' good condition upon arrival at the port of Olbia.

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