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.

Students and board members during the thesis defense

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:

  • Marisa Manzini, Deputy Prosecutor General at the Court of Appeal of Catanzaro
  • Gilda Romano, Judge for Preliminary Investigations (GIP) at the Court of Catanzaro
  • Rodolfo Ruperti, Police Chief (Questore) of Vibo Valentia

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 criminal context of the era
  • the role of the ’Ndrangheta
  • the procedural and investigative implications that remain unresolved today

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:

  • the balance between media exposure and the protection of individual dignity
  • the relationship between judicial error and public perception
  • the social consequences of media pressure

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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