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Jailed Italian Mafia Boss Matteo Messina Denaro Dies of Cancer

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SEP 2023

Image copyright: Wikimedia Commons

story last updated JAN 31

The Spin

Narrative A

While the death of Messina Denaro brings to a close the purest era of Cosa Nostra, it's a bitter development for Italians who waited decades for him to be brought to justice, as he spent less than a year behind bars. This sense of impunity is no good for the country, as it can only embolden the Mafiosi to continue engaging in their criminal behavior.

Vice

Narrative B

The story of Messina Denaro, as well as that of several other mafia bosses, teaches those who are attracted to the easy money of crime a lesson — that such activity leads to a life without freedom and a death without mercy. While the judicial system uses justice, not revenge, the nation will never forget what mafia members have done to innocent people.

Agenzia Nova