Italian professor Michele D'Angelo, a lecturer at the University of L'Aquila, who has been in custody in Fier prison for about 50 days after a road accident on August 8, has sent a public message through his wife, Vanessa Castelli, who visited him today.
In his message, D'Angelo expresses the difficult situation he is in, emphasizing that his physical and mental health is being seriously jeopardized. He thanks everyone who has supported him so far, emphasizing that this solidarity has become his anchor to face the situation.
"I am living these days with a deep sense of gratitude to those who support me and express what has happened, so that clarity can be created," he says.
D'Angelo considers the detention imposed on him to be excessive:
“It is an extremely difficult situation, made even more difficult by the fact that I am far from home, in a country whose language I do not speak. Considering my behavior, my personal and professional history, as well as the existence of alternative methods that can ensure compliance with the procedures without further compromising my health and psychological balance, I truly hope that this reflection will be carefully considered.”
He also expresses his confidence in Albanian institutions and their ability to assess the case fairly and impartially:
“I trust the work of the Albanian authorities and their ability to assess every factor impartially.”
In conclusion, D'Angelo emphasizes that he is not asking for privileges, but for fair and proportionate treatment:
"And I, from now on, continue to live these days with discipline, with patience, and with the hope that this attention can be transformed into clarity. I am not asking for compassion, but for truth. I am not asking for privilege, but for proportion."
