22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin's murder trial begins in Venice; accused Filippo Turetta faces life imprisonment.

The trial of Filippo Turetta, accused of murdering 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin, began in Venice. Cecchettin was killed in November 2023, sparking national outrage over femicide in Italy, where a woman is murdered every three days. Turetta, who confessed to the crime, faces life imprisonment. Activists are calling for cultural change and stronger protections for women, emphasizing the need for education on gender-based violence in schools.

September 23, 2024
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