Word: jacobelli
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Dates: during 1974-1974
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...they were not turned over to Roman civil authorities. They were released on bail, which is rarely allowed by Italian courts. Also, they are getting a speedy trial, which is even more unusual in the litigation-swamped Italian system. On top of that, the Vatican's prosecutor, Leopoldo Jacobelli, last week rose in court to ask the judges for clemency, partly because the thieves had confessed, partly because "the Vatican is benevolent." Even if the judges do impose heavy sentences, the culprits may still get off lightly: they could be pardoned by Pope Paul as an act of mercy...
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