After the mysterious traffic accident involving government councilor Norman Gobbi from Ticino: criminal investigation opened

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Gobbi’s lawyer confirmed on Tuesday that the Council of State was involved in the investigation, that it was involved in the investigated accident, but bears no responsibility for it. In his statement, the lawyer notes with satisfaction the start of the investigation.

According to media reports in Ticino, the Lega politician and head of the cantonal justice and police were not mentioned by name in the accident report. His alcohol level would also have been too high on the first test.

Gobbi is missing from the accident report

According to a statement from the Public Prosecution Service on Tuesday, it concerns an accident that took place on November 14, 2023 near Stalvedro. An investigation is underway to determine whether a crime occurred afterwards. In concrete terms, this concerns the accusation of abuse of office and cronyism. The possible crimes involve a cantonal police officer and an unknown person.

Gobbi’s personal assistant only confirmed to the Keystone-SDA news agency that the government councilor was involved in an accident in November. No one was injured.

According to information from Gobbi’s associates, the government councilor was a “victim” of the accident and also alerted the police himself. There has been much speculation in the Ticino media in recent days and weeks as to why Gobbi is not included in the accident report. According to media reports, the second alcohol test was again “normal”.

Interpellation in the Grand Council

Politicians have also become active. The parliamentary faction leader of the Center Party in the Great Council of Ticino submitted an interpellation with numerous questions on March 13. However, according to the program of the cantonal parliament, this will not be discussed until April 15. (SDA)

Source:Blick