Lucia Regna

Lucia Regna, 44, is an Italian woman who gained media attention after sharing her traumatic experience of domestic violence, which culminated in a brutal assault by her ex-husband in July 2022. Following the attack, she underwent extensive facial reconstruction surgery, aided by 21 titanium plates. Regna expressed her deep frustration with the justice system, questioning the efficacy of reporting domestic violence when the outcome felt inadequate, as her attacker received a relatively light sentence of 18 months without incarceration. Her candid reflections highlight the emotional and psychological struggles faced by survivors of domestic abuse.