Moretti leaves prison to serve out sentence for Viareggio disaster under house arrest

Mauro Moretti, former CEO of Ferrovie dello Stato, has transitioned from prison to house arrest to complete his five-year sentence for negligence in the 2009 Viareggio rail disaster. He was convicted after a freight car derailment led to a fire that resulted in 32 fatalities and over 100 injuries. Moretti, who is now 73, had been incarcerated for about four months before being granted house arrest due to health concerns and his age. His legal team argued that he posed no flight risk and highlighted his deteriorating health, including a significant weight loss. The decision reflects the legal system's consideration for elderly individuals without legal barriers.