Gherardo Colombo
Gherardo Colombo is a former Italian judge known for his role in high-profile cases against organized crime, particularly the Mafia. He served as a judge at the Italian Supreme Court and gained prominence for his commitment to justice and legal reform. Colombo has advocated for a cultural shift in addressing crime, emphasizing that punitive measures alone are insufficient to combat youth violence and criminality. He argues that understanding the socio-economic conditions that lead to crime is essential for preventing it. His insights into the legal system and organized crime have made him a respected figure in discussions about justice in Italy.
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Gherardo Colombo criticized the work of the left regarding justice reform with strong words.
Referendum, Franceschini consigliere del No. L’avviso a chi vuole «esagerare»: non mobilitate gli avversari
Italy· 2026-03-06
Gherardo Colombo worked alongside Di Pietro during the Tangentopoli investigations and is now on the opposite side of the current reform.
Di Pietro sì, Pomicino no. Le storie capovolte degli eterni rivali nel «sequel» di Mani PuliteItaly· 2025-11-04
Gherardo Colombo expresses concerns about the Nordio reform affecting the independence of magistrates.
Gherardo Colombo: «Dico no alla legge Nordio, sbagliato avere due Csm. E aumenta il potere dei pm che si voleva limitare»Italy· 2025-11-01
Gherardo Colombo, a former judge, argued that prison does not solve the issues in certain communities.
Don Maurizio Patriciellos Kampf gegen die Camorra in Neapels Peripherie
Switzerland· 2025-10-27
