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Life Sentence for Filippo Turetta in Giulia Cecchettin Murder Case Highlights Ongoing Gender-Based Violence in Italy

Filippo Turetta receives a life sentence for the murder of Giulia Cecchettin, sparking national outrage over femicide and violence against women in Italy.

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Updated: Dec 3rd, 2024, 2:36 PM ET

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Filippo Turetta was sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend Giulia Cecchettin, highlighting a disturbing trend of violence against women in Italy. Cecchettin, 22, was stabbed over 70 times, a crime that has incited calls for improved measures to combat gender-based violence. The case illustrates ongoing issues surrounding femicide, as statistics show a continuing pattern of violence, with 106 women killed in Italy since Cecchettin's murder. Her family has since launched a campaign advocating for prevention and change in societal attitudes towards gender violence.

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