Family declines compensation in Moroccan man's shooting by ex-Italian official

The family of Younes El Boussettaoui, a 39-year-old Moroccan man who died after being shot in Voghera, Italy, has rejected a new compensation offer from former security councilor Massimo Adriatici. The incident occurred on July 20, 2021, in Piazza Meardi when Adriatici's gun discharged, fatally wounding El Boussettaoui.

According to Ticinonotizie newspaper, Adriatici recently deposited seven banker's checks with a notary, totaling 220,000 euros—offering 55,000 euros each to the victim's parents and 22,000 euros to each of his five siblings. This follows a previously rejected offer of 290,000 euros. The victim's widow, in a separate agreement, has accepted a 250,000 euro settlement.

The case took a significant turn on November 6 when Judge Valentina Nevoso ordered the prosecution to reconsider the charges, suggesting an upgrade from excessive self-defense to voluntary manslaughter with possible voluntary intent. The case may proceed to the Court of Assizes, though the defendant could opt for a shortened trial procedure to receive a reduced sentence if convicted. The victim's family's lawyers noted that Adriatici's offers came without any admission of responsibility.