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(ANSA) – ROME, APRIL 26 – “I wholeheartedly thank the people in Italy who have supported me in these long months without remaining indifferent in the face of the shocking story of which I have, despite myself, been the protagonist for more than a year: family members , classmates, friends with whom I shared projects and others who I hadn’t seen for many years, teachers and colleagues and the thousands of people who, despite not knowing me, are in solidarity with my situation”. Thus begins the letter with which Ilaria Salis accepts the candidacy for the European Championships with Avs. The letter, read during the press conference called in the Chamber by the leaders of the Alleanza Verde Sinistra, Angelo Bonelli and Nicola Fratoianni to formalize his participation in the elections, continues: “The smiles that I found welcoming me at the hearings warmed my heart, I they have given great strength and above all the awareness that I am not alone. I am immensely grateful for everything that is being done for me and above all I am proud of the fact that a country like Italy has taken action for what is happening to me.” “You have given me great strength – she continues – and above all the awareness that I am not alone in this story which unfortunately is still far from an epilogue. Months, perhaps years, still lie ahead of me in this black hole waiting for the conclusion of the trial. The only certainty, at this moment, is the request of the prosecutor’s office: 11 years in prison.” “It is not my intention to avoid the proceedings in which I am accused – she observes – but to defend myself in the trial in compliance with fundamental rights, the principles of proportionality and the presumption of innocence. I know that I am not a unique or exceptional case. I had the fortunate not to be forgotten, but similar situations of injustice are commonplace in several European countries.” “For this reason – he concludes – after sleepless nights and weeks of tormented reflections, I have decided to accept the candidacy in the European elections. To bring the attention that you have shown me to other people who find themselves in the same situation as me. And to transform this my unfortunate story in something constructive for the protection of fundamental rights2. I greet – the letter concludes before Salis’s letter – and I thank again all the people who have been and continue to be close to me (even if only in thought) and I hope to see you soon.” (HANDLE).
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