Court clears all defendants in first verdict in Milan urban planning investigation

In a significant legal decision, a Milan court has cleared all eight defendants in the first verdict of a dozen criminal cases linked to urban planning issues that had caused delays in construction in Italy's financial hub. This outcome suggests a potential shift in how such investigations are handled, with implications for future urban development projects and the legal scrutiny of city planning processes. The verdict could lead to renewed confidence in Milan's construction sector, which has faced substantial delays due to these investigations.