Anorthern Italian former municipal councillor who shot dead a Moroccan immigrant during an alleged scuffle in July 2021 was sentenced to 12 years in prison for murder Tuesday.
Voghera Security Councillor Massimo Adriatici had been tried for excessive self-defence after shooting dead 38-year-old Yous El Boussettaoui outside a pub, as he fell to the ground after allegedly being punched by the migrant.
Adriatici, a lawyer and local anti-street violence campaigner, allegedly fired at the immigrant in self-defence, said his rightwing nationalist League party, which is known for its tough stances on migrants and which has successfully campaigned for looser self-defence laws in Italy.
Centre-left parties were critical of Adriatici saying he was an example of "Wild West vigilante justice".
El Boussettaoui, who had a record for being drunk and disorderly, was allegedly bothering customers at the bar when Adriatici stepped in and the alleged fight ensued.
