There is much dispute about a ruling in Italy. A jeweler named Mario Roggero goes to prison. He stays there for nearly 15 years. The highest court decides this.
3 robbers attacked his shop in 2021. They used a knife and a fake gun. The robbers ran away with the stolen items.
The 72-year-old man ran after them. He shot the robbers in the back. 2 robbers died. 1 robber was badly hurt.
Many right-wing politicians think the ruling is harsh. Giorgia Meloni leads the government in Italy. She says: The punishment is too high. Other criminals often get less prison time.
Vice-leader Matteo Salvini visited the man in prison. He wants a pardon for the man. A pardon means the President clears the punishment. The wife of Roggero also asks for help.
Some legal experts say: The danger was over. The robbers were already on the street. This is not self-defense. This is taking the law into your own hands. This is called self-justice.
