Mauro Pintore, a nurse and Nursind union representative, was acquitted of threatening the former director of the Nuoro Public Hygiene Service on Friday.
Judge Giuseppe Carta cleared the defendant of all charges, concluding the two-year legal battle regarding alleged workplace intimidation and professional conduct disputes.
The acquittal concludes a period of professional strain for Pintore, who faced allegations of threatening Francescangelo Putzolu, the former head of the Public Hygiene Service. While the prosecution had requested a three-month prison sentence, the court ultimately found that the events described did not constitute a criminal offense, accepting the defense strategy presented by lawyer Gian Cristian Melis.
The Legal Resolution of the Nuoro Case
The trial centered on a dispute over a negative work evaluation assigned to Pintore during the summer of 2024. According to the reconstruction provided by the prosecution and the civil party represented by lawyer Carlo Murru, a meeting between Pintore and Putzolu to discuss the evaluation allegedly escalated into threats. However, the defense successfully challenged the credibility of the prosecution’s witnesses, highlighting a climate of intense conflict between the parties.
“Sono contento che la giustizia abbia riconosciuto le mie ragioni,” Pintore stated following the verdict. He emphasized that the legal proceedings were intended to undermine his union activities, which he performs outside of his clinical duties. Following his appeal to the company conciliation office, his initial work evaluation was subsequently adjusted to a score of 100.
Judge Rules Evidence Failed to Meet Criminal Conviction Threshold
The court’s decision relied on the evaluation of witness reliability. The civil party argued that the episode was confirmed by a witness, Graziella Salis, and contended that Pintore frequently absented himself from work without sufficient notice. The defense, however, pointed to contradictions in the testimonies provided by the prosecution and maintained that the allegations were designed to discredit Pintore’s union work.
Judge Carta’s ruling in favor of the defense confirms that the evidence presented did not meet the threshold for a criminal conviction. While the prosecution and the civil party maintained their version of events, the court ultimately prioritized the defense’s reconstruction. The formal motivations for the acquittal are expected to be filed within sixty days.
| Factor | Prosecution Stance | Defense Stance |
|---|---|---|
| Alleged Incident | Threats during a meeting | No criminal conduct occurred |
| Work Evaluation | 89/100 (considered high) | Initially negative; corrected to 100 |
| Witness Credibility | Supported by G. Salis | Challenged due to internal conflict |
Court Will Formally Deposit Legal Motivations Within Two Months
The legal motivations for the acquittal will be formally deposited by the court within the next two months.
