A 23-year-old Italian man has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to stabbing his ex-girlfriend in a closely watched case that sparked public outcry.

A judge in Italy has sentenced a 23-year-old man to life in prison for the stabbing murder of his former girlfriend, a heinous act of femicide that has put violence against women in the spotlight in this country.

Turetta, who had fled by car to Germany, confessed to the murder after his arrest and extradition to Italy. The prosecution had asked for a life sentence for the 22-year-old man, while the defence admitted his guilt but pleaded for a more lenient ruling.

The verdict in the trial of Filippo Turetta, accused of murdering his girlfriend Giulia Cecchetti, is expected December 3. The death of the 22-year-old student, who was fatally stabbed 26 times in December 2023,

A student who admitted murdering his ex-girlfriend in a brutal case that sparked outrage and soul searching in Italy will be sentenced Tuesday. Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara sparked an uproar last month by saying that "male domination no longer exists" in law in Italy,

Giulia Cecchettin's murder is one of a string of femicides that have made headlines in Italy in recent years, but it struck a nerve, pushing the issue to the forefront of public discourse.

The trial for the femicide of Giulia Cecchettin is nearing its conclusion.

The brutal death of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin gripped Italy and fuelled demands to end violence against women. #EuropeNews

A 22-year-old Italian man who confessed in court to killing his ex-girlfriend was convicted of her murder on Tuesday and sentenced to life in prison in a case that fueled national outrage over violenc

Filippo Turetta was found guilty of murdering 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin on Tuesday, Dec. 3, according to reports