First-ever piracy trial to take place in Rome
Nine men face up to 20 years in prison
Monday, 20 February 2012
20 February, 17:23
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(ANSA) - Rome, February 20 - A first-ever trial against international piracy will take place in Rome March 23.
The nine Somalians who allegedly attacked and hijacked the Italian tanker Montecristo last October face charges of piracy, weapons possession and damages.
Four minors were also involved in the siege and are being detained in a juvenile detention center in Rome, while the nine adults waiting trial are being held in Rome's Rebibbia and Regina Coeli prisons. Investigators say that the attackers planned on demanding ransom that would have been used for terrorist activities. If found guilty the men face up to 20 years in prison.
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