Ex-CEO of Italian motorway sentenced to 12 years for Genoa bridge collapse

The former CEO of the company that managed Italy's Genoa motorway has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for his role in the 2018 Morandi bridge disaster that claimed 43 lives. A total of 32 individuals were convicted, while 25 were acquitted or had charges dropped due to the statute of limitations. This ruling underscores the legal accountability for the catastrophic failure that raised serious questions about infrastructure safety and corporate responsibility in Italy. The verdict is significant as it sends a strong message about the consequences of negligence in public safety matters.