Anna Maria Lo Prete

Anna Maria Lo Prete is an esteemed Italian judge who currently serves as the president of the Court of Assizes in Arezzo. She gained public attention for presiding over the high-profile case of Sandro Mugnai, who was acquitted of murder charges after claiming self-defense against a neighbor who was demolishing his home with a bulldozer. Her ruling, delivered on December 5, 2025, marked a significant moment in the legal discourse surrounding self-defense in Italy.