Giovanni Castellucci
Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia, who led the company from 2005 to 2019. He is currently on trial regarding the collapse of the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, which tragically resulted in the loss of 43 lives in August 2018. Castellucci has publicly expressed his feelings of responsibility for the management of the bridge but maintains that he is not guilty of any wrongdoing. During the trial proceedings, he has emphasized the emotional impact of the disaster and his commitment to cooperating with investigations and supporting the victims' families. His defense includes a rebuttal against accusations of reducing maintenance investments to increase dividends, asserting that the company's spending on maintenance was appropriate. Castellucci's case has drawn significant public attention, reflecting broader concerns about infrastructure safety and corporate responsibility in Italy.
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Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia and is currently facing legal battles related to the Morandi bridge collapse.
Morandi, la battaglia dei pm per difendere le condanne
Italy· 2026-07-18
Giovanni Castellucci denies involvement in the bridge's emergency state that led to its collapse and the death of 43 people.
Суд приговорил оператора к 12 годам за трагедию на мосту в итальянской Генуе: 17 июля 03:55
Kazakhstan· 2026-07-17
Giovanni Castellucci was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and negligence related to the bridge collapse in Genoa, which resulted in the deaths of 43 people.
Italijos kelių operatorės eksvadovas dėl tilto griūties Genujoje nuteistas 12 metų laisvės atėmimo
Lithuania· 2026-07-17Giovanni Castellucci was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the collapse of the Morandi viaduct in Genoa.
Zaradi zrušenja mostu v Genovi izrekli kazni odgovornim
Slovenia· 2026-07-16
Giovanni Castellucci has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the Ponte Morandi bridge collapse in 2018.
Tidligere direktør får 12 års fængsel efter brokollaps i Genova
Denmark· 2026-07-16Giovanni Castellucci was convicted to twelve years in prison for his role in the collapse of a highway bridge in Genoa.
Zwölf Jahre Haft wegen Brückeneinsturz in Genua
Switzerland· 2026-07-16
Giovanni Castellucci, the former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the bridge collapse.
43 personer dog – domen efter brokatastrofen i Genua
Sweden· 2026-07-16
Giovanni Castellucci has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the collapse of the Morandi bridge.
Ponte Morandi, la sentenza sul crollo: 12 anni all'ex Ad di Autostrade Castellucci, 5 anni all'ex direttore della vigilanza del Mit ColettaItaly· 2026-07-16
Giovanni Castellucci received a 12-year sentence as the former CEO of Autostrade following the collapse of the Morandi Bridge.
Così crollò il Ponte Morandi, la grande scintilla e poi le urla: «Dio mio, è venuto giù». Oggi la sentenza del processoItaly· 2026-07-16
Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Aspi for whom the prosecution requested the highest sentence.
Ponte Morandi, il giorno della sentenza. I familiari ad Autostrade: «Scuse fuori tempo»Italy· 2026-07-16
Giovanni Castellucci, the former CEO of Aspi, is accused of negligence leading to the bridge collapse.
Ponte Morandi, domani la prima sentenza. Le scuse di Autostrade 8 anni dopo il crollo: «Ferite indelebili»Italy· 2026-07-15
Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia facing severe legal accusations related to the Morandi bridge collapse.
Morandi, le accuse dei pm a Castellucci: «Va condannato a 18 anni e 6 mesi»Italy· 2025-10-15
Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Autostrade who is facing a request for an 18-year and 6-month sentence due to his role in the Morandi bridge collapse.
Ponte Morandi: il pm chiede per Castellucci 18 anni e 6 mesiItaly· 2025-10-14
Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Autostrade who was sentenced to 6 years for his role in the bus disaster.
Strage del bus ad Avellino, Castellucci si è costituito in carcereItaly· 2025-04-12
Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Autostrade and has been sentenced to six years for his role in the bus tragedy.
Avellino, la strage del bus con 40 morti. La Cassazione conferma le condanne: 6 anni per l'ex ad di Autostrade Castellucci. «Pronto a costituirsi»Italy· 2025-04-11
Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Aspi who is facing charges of manslaughter.
Avellino, la strage del bus con 40 morti. Il pg della Cassazione: «Omicidio colposo, per Castellucci appello bis»Italy· 2025-04-01
Giovanni Castellucci is the former CEO of Autostrade per l'Italia and is currently on trial for the Morandi bridge disaster.
Morandi, Castellucci parla per 5 ore «Dai tecnici mai nessun dubbio»Italy· 2025-03-27
Giovanni Castellucci is on trial for his role in the collapse of the Morandi Bridge, claiming he feels responsible but not guilty.
Ponte Morandi, Castellucci in tribunale: «Mi sento responsabile, ma non colpevole del crollo»Italy· 2025-03-26