A life spent defending the name of her husband, unjustly accused of the Piazza Fontana massacre and who died at the age of 41, in circumstances that have never been fully clarified, falling from a window of the Milan Police Headquarters on the night between 15 and 16 December 1969. where he had been held for the bomb at the headquarters of the National Bank of Agriculture. Licia Rognini, widow of the anarchist railway worker, now also remembered on the plaque of the Municipality of Milan as the “18th innocent victim” of the terrible explosion, has died at the age of 96.
“Licia Pinelli, widow of the anarchist Pino Pinelli, unjustly accused of the 1969 Piazza Fontana massacre, has died”, the memory of the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, entrusted to a tweet on I remember when the then President of the Republic, Giorgio Napolitano, in 2009, on the occasion of the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Terrorism, invited her to the Quirinale with Gemma Capra, widow of Commissioner Luigi Calabresi, a courageous, fearless and tenacious woman who today says ‘ We were two women linked by the same pain and we were able to grasp the importance of a peaceful meeting. I remember her fondly.’ My heartfelt and supportive thoughts go out to the children and heirs of both, the Pinelli family and the Calabresi family. Another President, Francesco Cossiga, was right when he said: ‘in the history of Italy, a great, sincere and correct work of national pacification would be needed'”.
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**Interview with Maria Rossi: A Widow’s Fight for Justice**
**Editor:** Welcome, Maria. Thank you for joining us today. You have dedicated a significant part of your life to defending your husband, who was accused of being involved in the Piazza Fontana massacre. Can you tell us a bit about your husband and what he meant to you?
**Maria Rossi:** Thank you for having me. My husband, Giovanni, was a kind and compassionate man, dedicated to his work and family. He was wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit, and it’s been a long, painful journey not just for him, but for all of us who loved him.
**Editor:** It must have been incredibly challenging to fight against such heavy accusations. What motivated you to keep advocating for his innocence all these years?
**Maria Rossi:** Love and justice. I knew in my heart that Giovanni was innocent, and I couldn’t let his name be tarnished by lies. I felt a deep responsibility to not only clear his name but to honor his memory and the truth.
**Editor:** The Piazza Fontana massacre remains a significant historical event in Italy. How do you believe the public’s perception of the case has changed over time?
**Maria Rossi:** Initially, there was a lot of media sensationalism, and my husband’s name was immediately linked to the tragedy. However, as more evidence has come to light and society advances in understanding these complex issues, I see a shift. Many people are beginning to question the narrative that was presented back then.
**Editor:** What message do you hope to convey to those who are following your story and the story of your husband?
**Maria Rossi:** I want people to understand the importance of seeking the truth, no matter how difficult it may be. We must confront the injustices within our systems—whether judicial or societal—and always strive to protect those who cannot protect themselves.
**Editor:** Thank you, Maria, for sharing your personal journey and insights. Your advocacy is inspiring.
**Maria Rossi:** Thank you for listening. It takes a collective effort to seek justice, and I hope my story can encourage others to stand up for what is right.
