"I saw the fight and I walked away, I have nothing to do with the stab ."

This was stated in a spontaneous statement to judge Elia Di Genova, the 26-year-old trapper known as " Elia 17 Baby " who ended up in jail in Bancali for attempted murder following a fight that took place on the night of August 14 on the beach of Marinella in Olbia. .

Brawl that culminated in a stabbing against a 35-year-old from Sassari who, hit in the back, risks paralysis. According to investigators, the trapper is responsible for the stabbing .

Meanwhile, the victim's condition is improving .

Today, in videoconference, the hearing was held to validate the arrest of the trapper. Di Genova, represented by the lawyers Pietro and Gian Maria Nicotera of Rome, availed himself of the right not to answer , but issued a long spontaneous declaration. "He explained his position - says Pietro Nicotera - saying he saw the fight and moved away from the area".

According to the lawyer, in the affair but above all in the testimonies that accuse his client, there are elements to "evaluate and investigate". The arrest was however validated and the investigating judge issued a new precautionary measure in prison.

"We had asked for house arrest, so we will appeal to the Review Court", announces the lawyer. Among the reasons for the new ordinance, according to what was reported by the defense board, there is the danger of escape : according to the judge, being a well-known singer he would have a large economic availability and could escape abroad.

(Unioneonline / L)

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