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Detailed Timeline

2015

• November 24: Andrea Castellani claims to have been without an Italian tax code since this date, as per a protocol from the Italian Revenue Agency in Casale Monferrato, Alessandria.

2016

• December 6: Andrea Castellani is born in Milan. This date is consistently stated across multiple documents.
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Camagna Monferrato as outlined in Sentence n. 432/2018 (Tribunale di Vercelli), including resistance to a public official, illegal possession of arms, offenses against the President of the Republic, public disturbance, threats, violence and intimidation against a public official.
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Camagna Monferrato as outlined in Sentence n. 102/2021 (Tribunale di Vercelli), related to illegal possession of arms and public official offenses.
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Roverbella as outlined in Sentence n. 70/2020 (Tribunale di Mantova), including offenses related to article 337 c.p.p., conspiracy, and resistance to a public official.
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Camagna Monferrato as outlined in Sentence n. 1461/2019 (Tribunale di Vercelli), including resistance to a public official, illegal possession of arms, offenses against the President of the Republic, public disturbance, threats, violence and intimidation against a public official.
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Camagna Monferrato as outlined in Sentence n. 866/2019 (Tribunale di Vercelli), related to article 278 c.p. (offenses against the President of the Republic).
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes as outlined in Sentence n. 807/2019 (Tribunale di Verona), related to article 278 c.p. and article 337 c.p.p., regarding resistance to a public official and false statements.
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Camagna Monferrato related to article 81 c.p. and article 353 c.p.p., regarding continuous crime and disturbance of public service, as outlined in Sentence n. 28/2020 (Tribunale di Verona).
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Camagna Monferrato related to article 278 c.p., regarding offenses against the President of the Republic, as outlined in Sentence n. 1155/2021 (Tribunale di Vercelli).
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in San Bonifacio related to article 81, 110 and 336 c.p.p., regarding continuous crime and offenses against a public official, as outlined in Sentence n. 2425/2022 (Tribunale di Verona).
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Camagna Monferrato related to article 81 c.p. and article 336 c.p.p., as outlined in Sentence n. 369/2018 (Tribunale di Vercelli).
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Casale Monferrato related to article 110-278 c.p., and article 337 c.p.p., regarding offenses against the President of the Republic and resistance to a public official, as outlined in Sentence n. 1290/2017 (Tribunale di Vercelli).
• December 6 (or around this period): Andrea Castellani commits crimes in Camagna Monferrato related to article 110-278 c.p., regarding offenses against the President of the Republic, as outlined in Sentence n. 5915/2019 (Tribunale di Verona).

2017

• January 17: Alessio Mattia Villarosa, on behalf of Carmelo Barbagallo, sends an email with information requests to Gianluca Trequeattrini of Banca d’Italia.
• November 10: Andrea Castellani sends a letter to the Municipality of Casale Monferrato.
• November 28: Andrea Castellani’s protocol of receipt from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Farnesina Roma) is dated.

2018

• March 9: Andrea Castellani files a total tax exemption request with the Agenzia Entrate DP AL UFF Casale Monferrato.
• April 24: A fiscal receipt from “Armeria Dama SNC” in Casale Monferrato indicates the purchase of “LAPUA 308 W” bullets for EUR 78.00.
• June 14-16: Andrea Castellani allegedly commits crimes, including turning on water supply to his residence after it was cut off and declaring the operators who intervened to cut the pipe as “under arrest.”
• August 10 & 24: Apostilles of the Hague Convention (n.3218/2018, n.3221/2018, n.3303/2018) are issued by the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Court of Udine, recognizing Andrea Castellani.
• August 28: A “mastrino monetario di disposizione accredito” (monetary disposition credit record) is created.

2019

• May 7: Andrea Castellani sends his full dossier via PEC to the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Vercelli and the Court of Vercelli.
• May 16: Andrea Castellani is imprisoned at Montorio prison in Verona. This is the start date of his detention. He states he registered with the International Red Cross in Switzerland.
• May 16: Andrea Castellani expresses his religious beliefs, which he claims are subsequently violated regarding food and care.
• May 27: Tribunale di Vercelli issues a sentence regarding Castellani’s actions.

2020

• July 28: Andrea Castellani issues a “notorio” act.
• August 13: The “notorio” act of July 28, 2020, is notified via Poste Italiane.

2021

• June 24: The Supervising Magistrate of Verona issues an immediate expulsion order for Andrea Castellani, citing that his appeal is inadmissible as he is an Italian citizen. Another document dated the same day indicates his status as “Andrea Castellani, born in Milan 06/12/1967, prisoner at Montorio-Verona Prison in definitive execution of sentence issued by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of (unknown).” It states he has been in detention since 16/05/2019 and has “two years less one month and ten days” of residual sentence as per art. 16 D L.vo 25 July 1998 n° 286. The document also mentions his “immediate expulsion” and reunion with his family in Moldova, citing the application of law L. 334 25/07/1988.
• July 1: The Supervising Magistrate of Verona issues an order regarding Andrea Castellani’s detention, noting that his request is inadmissible as he is an Italian citizen, not Moldovan.

2022

• April 24: The Supervising Magistrate of Verona declares Andrea Castellani’s expulsion request inadmissible.
• May 4: A synthesis of observations regarding Andrea Castellani’s behavior is drafted by Dr. Enrichetta Ribezzi, pedagogical area coordinator, in conjunction with the previous prison director, Mariagrazia Bregoli. This document is later criticized by Castellani for omissions and falsehoods.
• August 9: Andrea Castellani files a complaint in prison, alleging psychological torture, inhumane and degrading treatment, systematic and grave human rights violations, and denial of his right to appeal against his isolation. He also mentions cataracts, bruxism, and violations of his religious beliefs and healthcare.

2023

• April 1: A registered letter from Andrea Castellani regarding abuses and the complaint of August 9, 2022, is received by the Supervising Magistrate’s office.
• March 29: Andrea Castellani submits a formal request (istanza) in Vercelli, citing denied rights, including the right to file appeals, revisions, and objections through the prison’s registry office, access to homeopathic medicine, and the right to complain against abuses of power by the previous director and inspectors. He also claims denial of access to legal documentation, judicial records, and the ability to send registered mail to international courts. He seeks the right to defense and recognition of his status as an “apolide” (stateless person) for immediate expulsion to Moldova to reunite with his family.
• May 9: A hearing is scheduled for Andrea Castellani’s incident of execution before Judge Luca Dell’Osta at the Tribunale di Vercelli.
• May 11: The Tribunale di Vercelli, in an ordinance regarding Castellani’s request, acknowledges receipt of his request for continuity of crime, but dismisses his request for homeopathic treatment, citing it as not recognized by international scientific community. It notes that Castellani has always refused psychiatric evaluation. It also states that his complaints about investigative delays in his August 9, 2022, complaint should be directed to the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Verona. The court rejects the argument that Castellani’s “anti-state theories” constitute a single criminal design for the purpose of crime continuity, classifying his actions as a “clear and evident choice of life” with various criminal reflections. The court refers to incidents between June 14-16, 2018, involving water supply cut-off and Castellani declaring workers “under arrest.”
• May 13: The Tribunale di Vercelli rejects Andrea Castellani’s application for state-funded legal aid (gratuito patrocinio) because he is not deemed an Italian citizen with a tax code.
• May 22: A synthesis of observations regarding Castellani states he has maintained correct behavior as an inmate and his “self-determination” is not considered a crime. It also notes he refused psychiatric evaluation for 4 years.
• May 22: Andrea Castellani is heard by the Supervising Magistrate of Verona via videoconference.
• May 25: The Tribunale di Vercelli issues a decree correcting a material error in a previous order, changing a sentence from “one year and ten months of reclusion” to “three years and eight months of controlled liberty.”
• May 30: Andrea Castellani sends a formal appeal (ricorso) regarding the “continuato” ruling to the Court of Cassation, protocol number 4997.
• June 1: The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Tribunale di Vercelli files an appeal against the execution judge’s order concerning Andrea Castellani, challenging the conversion of his reclusion sentence to controlled liberty, arguing that the maximum limit for such conversion was two years.
• June 21: Andrea Castellani, through his Trust, sends a formal notice to the Bank of Italy, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the Italian Republic, demanding payment of EUR 2,323,282,000.00 related to a public debt.
• July 21: Andrea Castellani makes a declaration about his request for state-funded legal aid to be sent to the Tribunale di Verona.
• September 16: Andrea Castellani addresses the Corte di Cassazione, Magistrate of Surveillance of Verona, and Public Prosecutor General regarding the denial of rights to access legal documents and the incorrect identification in prison records.
• October 4: The Court of Appeal of Brescia declares Andrea Castellani’s request for the application of art. 629 bis c.p.p. inadmissible due to missed deadlines, attributing this to the denial of rights in prison.
• October 21: The Casa Circondariale of Verona sends a request from Andrea Castellani to the Criminal Registry of the Tribunale di Verona.
• October 24: Andrea Castellani reaffirms his defensive will and request for all acts related to a hearing at the Tribunal of Vercelli (RGNR 2195/22).
• December 6: Andrea Castellani sends an urgent request (istanza) to the Supervising Magistrate of Verona and the Minister of Justice, concerning his right to receive legal documents and contact lawyers.

2024

• January 30: Andrea Castellani sends additional memorandums to the Court of Cassation and the Prosecutor General.
• February 9: A document (SIEP 505/2023 PROCURA VERONA) lists several sentences against Andrea Castellani, detailing various crimes and corresponding penalties, with an aggregate principal sentence of 11 years and 6 months reclusion and a 3,000 Euro fine. It also refers to a conditional liberty order from the Supervising Magistrate of Verona.
• February 12: Radiographic exams of Rossi Oneglia (Andrea Castellani’s mother) indicate diffuse arthropathy and arterial hypertension.
• February 17: Andrea Castellani submits additional memorandums to the Court of Cassation and the Prosecutor General, declaring himself an “apolide” (stateless person) and an “innocent prisoner.” He alleges inhumane treatment, discrimination, and denial of fundamental rights in Montorio prison, including access to legal files and the right to defense. He also states that his August 9, 2022 complaint has not been communicated as archived.
• March 1: Andrea Castellani sends additional memorandums to the Court of Cassation and the Prosecutor General, reiterating his claims from February 17, 2024, and mentioning an order received from the Supervising Magistrate of Verona regarding a hearing on February 16, 2024, where his requests were denied.
• March 21: The Tribunale of Verona admits Andrea Castellani’s request for state-funded legal aid, noting his tax code and citizenship status.
• April 2: Andrea Castellani sends an urgent appeal to the Court of Cassation, the Prosecutor General, and the Supervising Magistrate of Verona, reiterating previous complaints about denied rights and lack of communication regarding his ongoing legal procedures.
• April 17: Andrea Castellani sends a further urgent appeal to the Court of Cassation, the Prosecutor General, the Courts of Appeal (Torino, Brescia, Venezia), and the Supervising Magistrate of Verona, detailing continued violations of his rights and requesting access to all legal documents.
• April 19: An ultrasound of Andrea Castellani’s neck shows a Warthin tumor.
• April 30: Andrea Castellani sends an urgent appeal to the Constitutional Court, reiterating his request for remedy and compliance with international laws regarding fair trials.
• May 18: Andrea Castellani records an audio message, recounting his imprisonment since May 16, 2019, alleging 10 definitive convictions (7 in absentia), denial of defense rights, access to files, and health care (lost 8 teeth, Warthin’s tumor, cataract, bruxism). He criticizes prison directors and the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Verona for obstructing his legal actions. He announces his intention to appeal to international bodies and reasserts his stateless status and the validity of his World Service Authority passport.
• May 29: Andrea Castellani sends an urgent request to the Supervising Magistrate of Verona and the Minister of Justice, asking for copies of legal documents related to his cases in Vercelli and Mantova, and reiterating that he is denied the right to contact his court-appointed lawyers.
• June 3: Andrea Castellani submits an urgent request to the prison’s health director, the Supervising Magistrate of Verona, and the prison director, regarding his Warthin tumor and denied medical therapies, including homeopathic treatment, and dental care. He also requests an immediate copy of his neck ultrasound report.
• June 6: Protocol for the urgent request regarding Warthin tumor and therapy.
• July 1: Andrea Castellani files a new complaint in prison regarding violations of his rights, specifically mentioning a BMW X5 car registered to his deceased father-in-law. He reiterates his stateless status and refers to previous legal actions.
• July 2: Andrea Castellani sends a solicitation for previously filed instances to the prison registry office, including those related to art. 335 c.p.p., his appeal against the Vercelli GE ruling, and appeals regarding various articles of the Italian penal procedure code and Constitutional Court rulings.
• July 4: Andrea Castellani opposes the archiving of his request for the application of articles 606, 607, 625 ter, 629, 629 bis, 630, 571 of the Italian penal procedure code by the Supreme Court of Cassation, noting this is the first response in 5 years.
• July 19: Andrea Castellani sends documents including the Agenzia Entrate protocol, emails regarding financial information, the “mastrino monetario” document, and a notice to creditors. These documents are intended to be submitted as part of his civil litigation.
• July 19: Andrea Castellani sends a civil lawsuit to the Ordinary Court of Verona, including attachments related to financial information and a notice to creditors.
• July 31: Registered mail receipts confirm the dispatch of Andrea Castellani’s civil lawsuit to the Tribunale Ordinario Civile di Verona, the President of the Council of Ministers, the Italian Republic – Quirinale Palace, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
• August 7: The Ordinary Tribunal of Verona returns the civil lawsuit documents submitted by Andrea Castellani, stating they were presented irregularly without legal representation.
• August 12: The Supervising Magistrate of Verona grants Andrea Castellani a “permesso premio” (reward leave) to visit his mother, Rossi Oneglia, at her residence in Gonzaga, Mantova. The leave is scheduled for two periods in September, from September 9-15 and September 29-October 6.
• August 14: Andrea Castellani submits an urgent request to the Supervising Magistrate of Verona for authorization to communicate via WhatsApp with his wife, children, and mother during his reward leave, citing previously authorized numbers.
• August 17: A document confirms Andrea Castellani’s reward leave, including his prison matriculation code and identification photos.
• September 4: The Court of Appeal of Torino declares Andrea Castellani’s instance of August 22, 2024, inadmissible, noting his failure to be informed of previous sentences and non-submission of necessary conditions for art. 629-bis application.
• September 9: The Court of Appeal of Torino issues an order on Castellani’s instance of August 22, 2024, declaring it inadmissible and noting the appointment of an ex officio lawyer, Massimo Francioni.
• September 9: The Supervising Magistrate of Verona grants Andrea Castellani a “permesso premio” (reward leave) to visit his mother, Rossi Oneglia, for two periods in September. The leave is conditioned on observing specific rules, including no social network use.
• September 11: Andrea Castellani sends an appeal to the Constitutional Court, CSM, Court of Cassation, Courts of Appeal (Torino, Brescia, Venezia), Supervising Magistrate of Verona, and Minister of Justice, reiterating his complaints about denied rights and lack of access to legal documentation.
• September 12: The Tribunale of Vercelli issues a decree for the liquidation of legal fees for Avv. Maria Luisa Cultrera, appointed as an ex officio lawyer for Andrea Castellani.
• September 18: The Court of Appeal of Brescia declares Castellani’s instance of August 22, 2024, inadmissible due to late submission, stressing the burden of proof on the applicant for continuity of crime benefits.
• September 19: The Tribunale of Vercelli issues a decree for the liquidation of legal fees for Avv. Maria Luisa Cultrera.
• September 20: The Court of Appeal of Torino declares Andrea Castellani’s instance of September 12, 2024, inadmissible for reiterated procedural reasons.
• September 23: The Court of Appeal of Brescia declares Andrea Castellani’s instance of August 22, 2024, inadmissible, citing a 30-day deadline for similar requests and lack of proper documentation.
• September 26: The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Tribunale Ordinario of Verona issues a document regarding the execution of pecuniary penalties for Andrea Castellani, related to Sentence n. 1461/2019 (Tribunale Ordinario of Vercelli) for a fine of 500 Euro.
• October 1: A document from the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Tribunale Ordinario of Verona concerns the execution of pecuniary penalties against Andrea Castellani, specifically a 500 Euro fine from a Vercelli sentence dated 26-09-2024.
• October 11: The Ordinary Tribunal of Verona issues a decree declaring Andrea Castellani’s civil instance related to the “messa in mora creditore” (notice to creditor) inadmissible due to irregular presentation without legal representation. Andrea Castellani had argued for self-representation based on Italian law and international conventions.
• October 18: Andrea Castellani makes an urgent request to Judges Vaccari and D’Amico of the Ordinary Tribunal of Verona and the Supervising Magistrate of Verona, reiterating his civil contentious case and seeking an ex officio lawyer with state-funded legal aid, referencing previous protocols.
• October 18: A prison record indicates Castellani’s request for the appointment of an ex officio lawyer for the civil and criminal courts of Verona.
• November 7: A prison record indicates Castellani’s refusal to sign a notification regarding a request for admission to state-funded legal aid.
• December 2: The Court of Appeal of Venezia issues an order, declaring Andrea Castellani’s instance of November 22, 2024, as “non luogo a provvedere” (no grounds to proceed) regarding a request for rescission of judgment.
• December 18: A synthesis of observations regarding Andrea Castellani’s behavior is positive, noting his good conduct and the positive impact of family relationships. It suggests that conditional release and alternative measures could be considered.
• December 27: Andrea Castellani signs a directive referencing UN General Assembly Resolution 53/144, asserting universal human rights.
• December 27: Andrea Castellani sends solicitations to the prison registry office for the forwarding of several previously filed instances, including those related to art. 335 c.p.p., an appeal to the GE of Vercelli, requests for applications of procedural code articles, and a complaint about violations of the Constitutional Court’s sentence.
• December 30: Andrea Castellani sends seven individual solicitations to the prison registry office, to be forwarded to various judicial authorities, reiterating his claims of denied rights and referencing previous complaints.

2025

• January 2: The Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Tribunale Ordinario of Verona issues a document regarding the execution of pecuniary penalties for Andrea Castellani, specifically a 616 Euro fine from a Vercelli sentence dated 03-02-2021.
• January 7: Andrea Castellani receives notification that his August 9, 2022 complaint has been archived by the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Verona, and he immediately files an opposition.
• January 8: Andrea Castellani sends an urgent request to various judicial authorities, including the Court of Cassation, Public Prosecutor General, and Supervising Magistrate of Verona, seeking full access to all his legal files and sentences, challenging the archiving of his complaint, and appealing against new pecuniary sentences he was unaware of. He reiterates his stateless status and the denial of free legal aid and communication with court-appointed lawyers.
• January 22: Andrea Castellani receives an email from the Court of Appeal of Torino authorizing partial access to his procedural files.
• February 3: The Court of Appeal of Torino confirms the authorization for Andrea Castellani to access copies of his legal files, stating that the costs for copies will be covered by state-funded legal aid if approved.
• February 5: The Court of Appeal of Venezia declares Castellani’s request for rescission of judgment inadmissible.
• February 12: Andrea Castellani sends an urgent request to the Courts of Appeal (Torino, Brescia, Venezia), Supervising Magistrate of Verona, Minister of Justice, and President of the Republic, reiterating his requests for full access to his legal files and sentences, emphasizing his stateless status and the denial of free legal aid. He also attaches his total tax exemption document.
• February 13: The Tribunale di Sorveglianza di Venezia declares Andrea Castellani’s request for conditional liberty and entrustment to social services inadmissible.
• February 17: A medical report confirms the Warthin tumor in Andrea Castellani’s neck from an ultrasound performed on January 31, 2025.
• February 19: Andrea Castellani submits a formal complaint (Esposto) to the Constitutional Court, citing violations of Italian and international laws, including his right to self-defense. He reiterates his “innocent prisoner” status and the non-application of a 2014 Constitutional Court sentence regarding the supremacy of international law.
• February 20: Andrea Castellani submits an instance to the Supervising Magistrate of Verona, requesting his personal legal documents, penal codes, and a USB stick containing legal documentation for study and defense.
• February 26: Andrea Castellani files an appeal with the Court of Cassation against the Tribunale di Sorveglianza di Venezia’s decision to deny him conditional liberty and entrustment to social services. He cites various Cassation Court rulings on the concept of “ravvedimento” (rehabilitation) and emphasizes his innocence and stateless status.
• February 26: Andrea Castellani submits a request for anticipated liberation for two semesters (May 11, 2024 – May 10, 2025) to the Supervising Magistrate of Verona, citing art. 54 O.P. and the “Nordio” decree law.
• February 28: Andrea Castellani files a second complaint (denuncia/querela) against the current prison director, Mariagrazia Bregoli, for denying his right to file instances with judicial authorities. He states that he had already been denied various fundamental rights from May 16, 2019, to February 2023, and again from early February 2025.
• February 28: A verbal record confirms the receipt of Andrea Castellani’s second complaint against the prison director.
• March 8: Andrea Castellani sends an additional memorandum, asserting that he is forced to use alternative communication methods to submit his instances due to the violation of his fundamental rights as a prisoner. He specifically refers to his February 28, 2025 complaint against the prison director.
• March 19: Andrea Castellani sends an urgent request to the Tribunale of Verona and the Supervising Magistrate of Verona for the appointment of an ex officio civil lawyer with state-funded legal aid, referencing an email from Sabina Zorani.
• March 23: Andrea Castellani files a formal complaint (reclamo) under art. 35 bis o.p. with the Supervising Magistrate of Verona, alleging non-observance of legal provisions by the Montorio prison administration, causing severe prejudice and persecutory acts since May 16, 2019. He references his complaints of August 9, 2022, and February 28, 2025.
• April 3: The Supervising Magistrate of Verona rejects Andrea Castellani’s request for Easter reward leave, citing past convictions and a lack of specific elements for “rehabilitation.”
• April 9: Andrea Castellani requests semi-liberty from the Tribunale di Sorveglianza di Verona, citing art. 48 O.P. and the possibility of pursuing studies.
• April 14: Andrea Castellani proposes an execution incident for the application of continuous crime between various irrevocable sentences from Tribunali of Vercelli and Mantova. He appoints Avv. Walter De Agostino as his new defense lawyer.
• April 16: The Supervising Magistrate of Verona grants Andrea Castellani a “permesso premio” (reward leave) for two periods in May and June to visit his mother, Rossi Oneglia, in Gonzaga, with various conditions.
• June 15: Andrea Castellani writes to the Mayor and President of the Republic regarding the prices and quality of products in the prison commissary (sopravitto), alleging violations of regulations and suggesting local sourcing for environmental sustainability.
• August 13: The Tribunale Ordinario di Verona returns legal documents related to a civil case initiated by Andrea Castellani on July 19, 2024, due to procedural irregularities

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