Italian socialite sentenced for repeatedly running down bag thief with her Mercedes SUV

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An Italian socialite has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for repeatedly running down a bag thief with her Mercedes SUV. Cinzia Dal Pino, a wealthy member of Rome's social elite, was convicted of using her vehicle as a weapon against the theft suspect in an incident that shocked Italy's capital. The case drew attention for its display of vigilante justice, with prosecutors arguing that Dal Pino's actions constituted attempted murder rather than a proportional response to petty theft. The conviction reflects ongoing tensions in Italy over street crime and wealthy citizens' frustration with law enforcement.