We did not expect anything else from the perpetrator of a brutally violent crime.
In May, the Italian Antifa activist was released to house arrest, who complained in an interview with The Guardian that he was depicted hanging on a mural in Budapest, and far-right activists wrote on Telegram that they wanted to put him in a wheelchair.
"It was of course a very tough time, an experience that tested me and I still haven't fully recovered. The possibility of such a long sentence, completely disproportionate to the charges, scared me and still scares me a lot. I remember when my parents visited me, they wondered if they would still be alive 10 years from now," said Salis.
He also sent a message to the Italian government
He also said that
"if there is a positive, it is that I found the great strength within myself that allowed me to survive even the darkest moments. The love of those who cared about me and those who supported me, even without knowing me, helped me to resist and that was my strength. This feeling is without a doubt immeasurably greater than hatred.”
The activist also spoke about how, as a result of the great media attention, he was already provided with better conditions in prison: for example, he received medical care, the attitude of the guards changed, and he was transferred to a less crowded cell.
According to Ilaria Salis, the Italian government could have done more in her case.
“I couldn't help noticing the terrible attitude of the League party, but it didn't surprise me. After all, this attitude clearly sums up the politics of this party, whose main intention seems to be to incite hatred. Simply put, I don't think they have the guts to deal with serious issues fairly."
He added that he intends to use his position as an EP representative to campaign for the rights of prisoners.
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