Vatican appeals tribunal declares mistrial in financial crimes case against Cardinal Angelo Becciu
The Vatican appeals court declared a mistrial Tuesday in the high-profile financial crimes case against Cardinal Angelo Becciu and eight other defendants, ruling that Pope Francis and prosecutors made procedural errors that nullified the original indictment. The court ordered a new trial to begin June 22, overturning 2023 convictions related to a 350 million euro London property investment.
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“Vatican appeals tribunal declares mistrial in 'trial of the century' against cardinal”
“Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in 'trial of the century' against cardinal”
“Vatican City appeals court overturns conviction against Cardinal Angelo Becciu in 'trial of the century'”
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The appeals court overturned the conviction against Cardinal Angelo Becciu.
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