MILAN, May 20, 2026, 23:06 – A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the brutal stabbing and robbery of a 22-year-old student in Milan. The verdict was handed down by Milan GUP Alberto Carboni against Alessandro Chiani, who was found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated robbery.
Brutal Attack in Corso Como
The incident took place on October 12, 2025, outside a nightclub in Corso Como, a popular nightlife area in Milan. Davide Cavallo, a Bocconi University student, was attacked by Chiani and his accomplices, who were all from Monza. After being beaten, Cavallo was stabbed twice, sustaining severe and permanent injuries, all for the sake of 50 euros.
The investigation, coordinated by prosecutor Andrea Zanoncelli and conducted by the Mobile Squad of the Police, revealed that the group, consisting of two adults and three minors, surrounded Cavallo around 3 AM to rob him. Chiani then stabbed him, and the minors allegedly kicked him while he was on the ground.
Severe Sentence and Compensation
Judge Carboni started with a maximum sentence of 30 years, which was reduced by 10 years due to the fast-track trial (rito abbreviato). In addition to the 20-year prison sentence, Chiani was ordered to pay provisional damages of 500,000 euros to Davide Cavallo for his lifelong physical damage, and 50,000 euros to each of Cavallo’s parents and his brother.
Co-defendant Acquitted of Robbery, Sentenced for Failure to Render Aid
Ahmed Atia, 18, initially considered a complicit in the robbery, saw his charges significantly reduced. Defended by lawyer Elena Patrucchi, Atia was acquitted of robbery and instead found guilty of the less severe crime of failure to render aid. He received a sentence of 10 months and 20 days and was released from prison, having been held since last November. Civil compensation for Atia will be determined separately.
Davide Cavallo’s Forgiveness and Family’s Reaction
Despite the severity of the attack and his permanent injuries, Davide Cavallo expressed a desire for Atia to learn from his experience and become a better person. According to his lawyer, Giovanni Azzena, Cavallo’s thoughts were consistently focused on the future of both defendants. Before the verdict, Cavallo reportedly approached and embraced the defendants in the courtroom, receiving apologies. He had also previously stated in a letter his decision to forgive them.
Davide’s parents and brother were also reportedly
