Rino Casella

Rino Casella is a professor of Comparative Public Law at the University of Pisa, known for his strong advocacy for academic freedom and open discourse. Recently, he made headlines after being physically assaulted during a lecture when a group of protesters disrupted his class, demanding he stop teaching due to his perceived pro-American stance. The incident raised concerns about the increasing political tensions within university settings and the safety of faculty and students. Casella expressed his shock and disappointment over the aggression, emphasizing the importance of maintaining universities as spaces for dialogue rather than violence.