Far-Right Leaders Fiore and Castellino Have CGIL Headquarters Attack Convictions Upheld on Appeal

An Italian appeals court has upheld the convictions of far-right leaders Fiore and Castellino over an attack on the headquarters of the CGIL trade union, according to ANSA.

The appeals court confirmed the original sentences, with Fiore again receiving eight years and six months in prison, and Castellino receiving eight years and seven months, according to the report.

Attack on Union Headquarters

The case stems from an attack on the CGIL headquarters, Italy's largest trade union confederation, which drew significant attention in Italy due to the involvement of prominent far-right figures in the incident.

ANSA's report does not provide further detail on the exact date of the original attack or the specific charges on which Fiore and Castellino were convicted, beyond confirming that both convictions and their respective sentences were upheld on appeal.

The confirmation of the sentences on appeal represents a further stage in the legal proceedings against the two men, who have been associated with far-right political activity in Italy.

It remains unclear from the available report whether Fiore and Castellino intend to pursue further appeals against their convictions, or whether the sentences confirmed on appeal are now considered final under Italian law.

CGIL has not issued a statement on the appeals court's decision in the material reported so far.