Mafia on Trial | Italian Mafia | Italy | TV Eye | 1986

This is a shortened version of the original report
Can the Mafia be beaten? - asks TV EYE. Julian Manyon’s report from Sicily is set against the background of’ murder, drug-running and the biggest-ever Mafia trial.
Inside the specially-built courtroom, 474 defendants charged with Mafia offenses , awaiting trial 300 more.
Outside the court, round-the-clock protection for
the lawyer’s, witnesses and jurors.
In this report, Julian Manyon speaks to politicians, Lawyers and the family members of victims.
First shown: 13/03/1986
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