He beats his wife for years, causing three miscarriages, arrested
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A 41-year-old Nigerian arrested in Reggio Emilia accused of six years of physical and psychological violence against his compatriot wife, including beatings that caused pregnancy terminations and sexual abuse.
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Why It Matters
The investigations were conducted by the Reggio Emilia flying squad and coordinated by the Prosecutor's Office after the victim's complaint.
Six years of physical and psychological violence against his wife, with the beatings which in three cases would have caused her to terminate her pregnancy. On another occasion, according to what the victim reported, her husband also sexually abused her. The picture collected by the investigators of the Reggio Emilia police flying squad, coordinated by the Prosecutor's Office, led to the issuing of a detention order for a 41-year-old Nigerian man.
Repeated episodes of beatings, harassment, humiliation and behavior detrimental to the dignity of the woman, a 35-year-old compatriot. The investigative activity was started recently only after the woman decided to break her silence and contact the police to report the man.
Open Questions
- What will the judge's measures be in the guarantee interrogation?
- Have there been previous interventions by the police?






