JusticeEurope
Strépy Carnival Trial: Prosecutor Seeks 27 Years for Driver
Belgian prosecutor demands 27-year sentence for Paolo Falzone, guilty of killing seven in the 2022 Strépy carnival tragedy. Sentencing June 17.
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#Carnival Tragedy
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CrimeEurope
Paolo Falzone Convicted of Seven Murders in Carnival Tragedy
Paolo Falzone found guilty of seven murders for driving into a carnival procession; premeditation not retained, sentencing set for June 17.
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JusticeEurope
Belgian Driver Guilty of Manslaughter in Carnival Tragedy
Paolo Falzone convicted of seven counts of manslaughter for driving into carnival crowd in Strépy-Bracquegnies, killing seven and injuring dozens.
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JusticeEurope
Strépy Trial: Driver Admits Mad Driving, Denies Intent
Paolo Falzone delivers final words at Strépy carnival trial, admitting reckless driving but denying intent to kill. Jury deliberates on 322 questions.
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Justice & Crime
At Falzone Trial, Brother Pleads on Victim's 51st Birthday
Grégory D'Andrea delivered an emotional plea at the Falzone trial on his brother's 51st birthday. Prosecutors sought life imprisonment for the driver.
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JusticeBelgium
Strépy Trial: Prosecution Seeks Heavy Sentence for Falzone
Prosecutor Me Mayence calls for murder conviction in Strépy-Bracquegnies carnival tragedy that killed seven. Verdict expected in coming days.
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BelgiumJustice
Paolo Falzone Trial: Neighbors Warned He Drove 'Like Madman'
At the Paolo Falzone trial in Mons, witnesses describe a driver known for years as dangerously reckless before his BMW killed seven carnival-goers.
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CrimeJustice
Falzone Trial Paused for Erotic Salon as Petition Grows
The Falzone trial in Belgium will be interrupted in early June for the Erotix erotic salon. A petition supporting victims has gathered over 5,600 signs.
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Crime & Justice
Falzone Trial Paused for Erotic Salon as Petition Swells
Belgium's deadliest road tragedy trial faces interruption for an erotic trade fair at Mons Expo, sparking a petition and judicial response.
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Justice
Radio Host and Victim's Partner Testify in Falzone Trial
RTL host Fabrice Collignon and victim's partner Pasqualina Salandra deliver emotional testimony in the Falzone trial over the 2022 carnival tragedy.
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