In Naples, a 13-year-old boy threw a two-kilogram statuette from a third-floor balcony, causing it to fall on the head of 30-year-old tourist Chiara Jaconis. The woman came to the city with her lover to celebrate her birthday, but she died in hospital from a brain injury. This was reported by the Daily Mail on Thursday, April 23.
The tragedy occurred in 2024, but details of the trial emerged only recently. During the investigation, it turned out that the boy had actually thrown other items from the balcony – a remote control and a tablet.
The prosecution accused the boy’s parents of manslaughter, saying they failed to supervise him. The couple denied guilt, saying the statue did not belong to them. A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for June 26, 2026, the statement said. message.
Falling on the street, getting hit while playing sports, during sudden braking in a car or at home – such situations happen quite often. At the same time, many believe that if the blow is not severe and the person does not lose consciousness, then there is nothing to worry about. However, even a mild head injury can lead to a concussion and temporarily disrupt the functioning of the nervous system. Moscow Evening learned from Elena Miroshnik, neurologist of the Nepolit Clinics network, how to recognize a concussion, what symptoms may not appear immediately, and why it is important to follow a recovery regimen.