The jeweler's wife pardoned: 'He is my hero, he saved my life'

I thank President Sergio Mattarella for the grace, even if partial, for me he is my hero, he saved my life while I was suffering violence. Thus Maria Angela Distefano, speaking with ANSA, on the initiative of the Head of State on her husband Guido Gianni, who is now 66 years old, sentenced to 12 years and 4 months in prison for killing two bandits, and wounding a third, who were attempting a robbery in his jewelery shop in Nicolosi (Catania). "Until yesterday - he adds - I cried tears of pain, today of joy. I think of him and what he went through, now I hope to be able to see him return home soon". He recalls his initiative to collect signatures for the pardon, but does not want to add anything else. "I spoke to the lawyer - he explains - and we are awaiting the result of the 'counts' on the years he has left to serve and those he has been 'pardoned'". When asked about her husband's sentence she glosses over: "I prefer not to answer, I'm interested in seeing my husband at home...".