(ANSA) Genoa, January 29 - A Genoese man caught allegedly
stealing a box of chocolates worth 8 euros from a supermarket
must stand trial for the crime despite a prosecutor recommending
clemency, a judge ruled Thursday.
Prosecutor Nicola Piacente urged the case be shelved on
grounds of the small value of the chocolates and because the
alleged culprit had no criminal records, as well as to avoid
clogging up Italy's judicial system.
Lawyers representing the supermarket opposed shelving the
case, however, and Judge Silvia Carpanini ruled the trial for
the theft will be held.
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