A woman sentenced to 14 years in
prison after being found guilty of throwing acid on her
ex-boyfriend said Monday she was "desperate" after her newborn
child was taken away from her immediately after birth at the
weekend.
"They have destroyed me," said Martina Levato, 22.
Milan prosecutors had ordered the newborn to be taken away
from its mother, and have begun proceedings to put it up for
adoption.
Levato, formerly a student at Milan's private Bocconi
University, was convicted in June along with co-defendant
Alexander Boettcher, a 30-year-old real-estate broker, of
throwing acid at Pietro Barbini, 22, last December 28.
Prosecutors had requested 15 years citing aggravating
circumstances including premeditation and cruelty.
The couple were also sentenced to pay Barbini one million
euros in damages.
The victim suffered third-degree burns to his face and body
and may lose an eye.
During trial prosecutors said they believe Levato intended
last year to castrate another Bocconi student after a
relationship between them ended.
Levato arranged to meet him in her car, then allegedly
insisted they move into the back seat for sex, telling him to
close his eyes because she had a surprise for him.
She then allegedly pulled a knife and stabbed at his
crotch.
A juvenile court may decide as early as tomorrow where her
child will be placed.
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