Rome prosecutors on Tuesday
requested a fast-track trial for former Rome municipal personnel
chief Raffaele Marra and real-estate broker Sergio Scarpellini,
arrested December 16 in a corruption probe. A Rome apartment at
the centre of the corruption probe that led to the arrest of
Marra, Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi's former right-hand man was
seized on January 19. Marra was arrested on December 16 over
allegations of involvement in corruption with real-estate
businessman Scarpellini. Scarpellini allegedly bought him the
flat in exchange for favours and promises of favours.
Marra's case has embarrassed Raggi who repeatedly vouched for
him before his fall from grace. The mayor is under investigation
for suspected abuse of office for appointing Marra's brother
Renato as Rome tourist chief. Both Marras have now been
dismissed.
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