Giorgio Tambellini, the ex-boyfriend of Francesca De André, nephew of Fabrizio and daughter of Cristiano, was sentenced to three years and three months in prison for the beatings he gave her. Ill-treatment and aggravated injuries are the two crimes recognized by the judges. In an interview with Republic you say today that you have «seen that justice exists. On the other hand, no compensation can be adequate in relation to the suffering and discomfort experienced. I no longer trust in human beings and their morals. Some people don’t change, but at least women can inspire a little fear since justice can be done. Yes, you must always report.”
A sick love
Francesca explains that she has «known the pain of a sick love. Every object within reach, of her hands, was useful for hitting me.” In April 2022 in Lucca the carabinieri saved her life: «He was about to kill me. I was on the ground, blood was pouring from every part of my body. I was screaming “stop, stop, stop”. I remember a series of kicks to the head one after another, then the void.” In hospital she had a 21-day prognosis for swelling on her face and arms. Tambellini was banned from approaching. Then she condemns it: «I’m still satisfied. As an injured woman, I would have expected perhaps something more, even a slightly more severe punishment. However, the important thing is that the responsibilities for all those crimes of violence that were alleged against him have been ascertained. After the verdict there was even mockery.”
The mockery
Because Tambellini «perhaps not understanding the gravity of the situation, outside the court he started following me on his bicycle, shouting at me. He may not have understood yet, but the law has.” And now he admits: «I still don’t see the definitive end to this story. He denied everything during the trial. And I don’t trust people’s consciences. If he wants to continue trying to say that he is innocent, I trust that now, after the investigations and proceedings that have taken place, with various people interviewed, stories and evidence, everything can be done quite quickly.”
