President Sergio Mattarella Congratulates the Institute of Criminology of Vibo Valentia
The President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, congratulates the Institute of Criminology of Vibo Valentia following its latest graduation session.
A Day of Training, Research, and Reflection
The latest graduation session at the Institute of Criminology of Vibo Valentia transformed into a moment of great academic and institutional value, culminating in praise from the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella.
The session, held on May 29, 2026, represented not only the achievement of a major milestone for the students, but also an opportunity for in-depth exploration of major themes in justice, criminology, and contemporary society.
The Theses Defended During the Graduation Session
During the day, topics of significant criminological and judicial relevance were addressed.
The Rector of the Institute, Prof. Saverio Fortunato, emphasized the value of the research presented by the students:
We moved from the memory of Judge Scopelliti to the Ambrogio Crespi case, through to analyses on the media sensationalism of criminal trials.
Among the institutional figures present:
Pro-Rector Fausto Malucchi and Lecturer Elena Baldi also spoke during the event.
The Scopelliti Case and Criminological Research
One of the most significant theses focused on the murder of Judge Antonino Scopelliti, a Supreme Court magistrate assassinated on August 9, 1991, in Piale di Campo Calabro.
The paper analyzed:
The study highlighted how the case continues to represent one of the major unsolved mysteries of the Italian Republic.
The Ambrogio Crespi Case and the Relationship Between Justice and Media
Another research project focused on the Ambrogio Crespi case, examining in depth the media sensationalism surrounding criminal trials.
The thesis examined:
According to what emerged during the defense, the study combined scientific rigor and operational analysis.
Congratulations from President Sergio Mattarella
At the end of the session, the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, reportedly expressed his congratulations by telephone for the work accomplished and for the educational commitment of the Institute of Criminology of Vibo Valentia.
This significant recognition confirms the growing role of the Institute in the Italian academic and criminological landscape.
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