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May 6, 2016

Italian Court: Homeless Man's Theft of Food Not a Crime
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And Italy's highest appeals court has ruled stealing small amounts of
food if you're hungry is not a crime. The case concerned a homeless man
who was convicted of theft and sentenced to six months in jail for
stealing $4.50 worth of cheese and meat. The court overturned his
conviction, saying he had taken the food "in the face of the immediate
and essential need for nourishment."
Topics:Italy Poverty

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